nonpayment

noun

non·​pay·​ment ˌnän-ˈpā-mənt 

: neglect or failure to pay

nonpayment of a debt

was evicted for nonpayment of rent

Examples of nonpayment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in recent weeks, concerns about that history — including accusations of nonpayment and unlicensed screenings at the Kingsway — have traveled west through something of an industry whisper network, increasingly spilling into public view. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

The settlement comes months after Ye was ordered to pay $140,000 to a former contractor who sued the rapper for labor violations, nonpayment of services and disability discrimination. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Previously, utilities were barred from disconnecting customers over nonpayment when temperatures above 100 degrees were forecasted. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Two artists have filed suit against downtown New York gallery The Hole alleging nonpayment of funds owed, Artnews reports. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonpayment

• copayment
• embayment
• prepayment
• repayment
• claimant
• payment
• overpayment
• underpayment