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

That is because the figures capture the marketplace after a nonpayment grace period expired. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

Electoral authorities also dismissed a separate challenge filed by a private citizen seeking to annul votes cast in cities across the United States, France and Spain, citing similar procedural deficiencies, including lack of standing, late filing and nonpayment of fees. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Stark also owes the Florida Election Commission $16,000 in late fees on her political action committee, which the state revoked for nonpayment. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026

Weeks after giving Connie her new car, however, the vehicle was repossessed for nonpayment. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonpayment

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