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

Others, as first reported by Urgent Matter, have centered around allegations of nonpayment, damage to art, and withheld artworks. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

In 2005, the license was cancelled for nonpayment, according to medical board records. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

The non-paying Bellum was already under investigation at the time by the California Labor Commission for alleged nonpayment to former workers – including ex-cops and FBI agents who appeared as experts on the company’s shows. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Either way, Erica and Peter’s legal record also shows they have been sued a number of times for fraud and loan-nonpayment allegations. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonpayment

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