non·pay·ment

[non-pey-muhnt]
noun
failure or neglect to pay: His property was confiscated for nonpayment of taxes.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see non-, payment

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nonpayment (nɒnˈpeɪmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the act or state of not paying

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Nonpayment is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example sentences
Investigations on complaint of nonpayment of wages and certain
  misrepresentations re employees.
It is not every day that a fire department is evicted for nonpayment of rent.
They were on the verge of eviction for nonpayment of rent.
For continuing nonpayment, the program will send a notice of violation by
  certified mail.
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