nonpayment
noun
non·pay·ment
ˌnän-ˈpā-mənt 
: neglect or failure to pay
nonpayment of a debt
was evicted for nonpayment of rent
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What is that if not a direct license to keep even more public money pilfered via nonpayment, and a marker that the president and his inner circle are above the law?
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The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The 1,150-unit complex near Universal Studios had 113 claims of violations including harassment, unregistered units and nonpayment of relocation services for tenants evicted without fault.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The estate of 19-year-old Elexis Dampier, who died in 2022 while being chased by Harvey police, filed a complaint in October regarding nonpayment of a settlement agreement.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The 1,150-unit complex near Universal Studios had 113 claims of violations including harassment, unregistered units and nonpayment of relocation services for tenants evicted without fault.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The estate of 19-year-old Elexis Dampier, who died in 2022 while being chased by Harvey police, filed a complaint in October regarding nonpayment of a settlement agreement.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Nonpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpayment. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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