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Meaning of nonpayment
The primary meaning of "nonpayment" refers to the act or state of not paying something, especially a debt or a sum of money that is owed.
Etymology of nonpayment
The word "nonpayment" is derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or " absence of" and the word "payment" which comes from the Old French "paiement" meaning "act of paying".
Historically, the term has been used in legal and financial contexts to describe the failure to fulfill a monetary obligation.
Synonyms
default
delinquency
arrears
debt
liability
obligation
deficiency
shortfall
omission
negligence
dereliction
abandonment
relinquishment
forfeiture
abandonment
repudiation
refusal
denial
rejection
dismissal
evasion
avoidance
shirking
dodging
absconding
fleeing
noncompliance
disobedience
infringement
violation
breach
contravention
nonobservance
Definitions
- The act or state of not paying something, especially a debt or a sum of money that is owed.
- * The failure to pay a debt, bill, or other financial obligation.
Usage Examples
- The company faced penalties due to nonpayment of taxes.
- * The tenant was evicted due to nonpayment of rent.
- * The credit score was affected by nonpayment of debt.
Antonyms
payment
compensation
reimbursement
refund
settlement
fulfillment
satisfaction
compliance
adherence
observance
obedience
acquiescence
acceptance
agreement
consent
approval
permission
authorization
ratification
validation