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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The moratorium, passed on an emergency basis and in a divided vote, would prevent Pepco from disconnecting customers’ electricity for nonpayment of bills totaling less than $1,000.
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Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Years of fare evasion and the fare forgiveness program encouraged nonpayment, leaving lasting financial issues.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Following months of nonpayment from Goodtime’s owner, the suit says, the lenders declared the hotel in default of the loan in 2024.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Kuecher and Zivin said all residents were served evictions for nonpayment of rent.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Years of fare evasion and the fare forgiveness program encouraged nonpayment, leaving lasting financial issues.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Following months of nonpayment from Goodtime’s owner, the suit says, the lenders declared the hotel in default of the loan in 2024.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Kuecher and Zivin said all residents were served evictions for nonpayment of rent.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Nonpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpayment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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