Definition

The act of not paying money that is owed or due.

Example

The company faced serious consequences due to nonpayment of its debts.

Conversation

Did you hear about the nonpayment issue with our last bill?

Yeah, I saw that. It's really frustrating.

I hope they sort it out soon because I don’t want to deal with late fees.

Same here! Let's keep an eye on it just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonpayment → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "payment" (from Old French *paiment*, meaning the act of paying). The word "nonpayment" refers to the state of not making a payment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') when you hear 'nonpayment' — it means the act of not making a payment.

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