nonrenewal

noun

non·​re·​new·​al ˌnän-ri-ˈnü-əl 

-ˈnyü-

plural nonrenewals

: lack of renewal : a failure or refusal to renew something or someone

a notice of nonrenewal

the nonrenewal of a contract

The age and employment status of the insured are often listed as reasons for possible nonrenewal.

—Harriet E. Jones et al.

Examples of nonrenewal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Climate risks Under Senate Bill 4006, insurers generally must send out cancelation and nonrenewal notices 60 days in advance — double what was previously required. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Resignations, retirements and contract nonrenewals have further shrunk the workforce. — Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

The agency paused the nonrenewals in late January, right before a severe winter storm impacted multiple states. — ABC News, 1 May 2026

That nonrenewal was due to take effect June 30, according to board documents. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonrenewal

• biofuel
• contextual
• nonsexual
• unusual
• accrual
• nonfuel
• refuel
• renewal
• cruel
• dual
• duel
• fuel

Legal Definition

nonrenewal

noun

non·​re·​new·​al

ˌnän-ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-

: failure to renew