Nonpayment Meaning
/nɑˈnpeɪmənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe failure to make a payment.
Sentence Examples
Nonpayment of rent led to eviction.
The company faced penalties for nonpayment of taxes.
The tenant faced eviction for nonpayment of rent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord started eviction due to the tenant's ____ of monthly rent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His electricity was cut off because of the ____ of several months' worth of bills.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English nonpayement, nonpaiement, nounpaiement, non paiement, equivalent to non- (“no”, adjective) + payment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord started eviction due to the tenant's ____ of monthly rent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His electricity was cut off because of the ____ of several months' worth of bills.