non-payment

/ˌnɒn ˈpeɪmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn ˈpeɪmənt/ (ame, ipa)

non-payment — noun

1. the situation in which a person or business leaves money unpaid even though it i

1.名詞C1
釋義

the situation in which a person or business leaves money unpaid even though it is already due, such as rent, tax, a bill, or another debt

例句

The gym canceled Rafael's membership after three months of non-payment.

pattern: cancel service after non-payment

The court sent Gabriel a notice over his non-payment of rent.

collocation: non-payment of rent

同義詞
  • default

    more formal and often tied to loans, contracts, or other legal obligations

  • arrears

    focuses on overdue amounts that have built up over time rather than a single missed payment

  • delinquency

    used especially in finance for seriously late accounts or scheduled payments

反義詞
  • payment

    the act of giving the money that is due

  • settlement

    emphasizes that the debt or bill has been fully cleared

文法句型

non-payment of + rent / tax / fees / debt

because of / due to + non-payment

用法筆記

Usually seen in bills, contracts, school notices, and legal letters rather than casual conversation. It is often followed by 'of' plus the money owed, especially rent, tax, fees, wages, or debt.

常見錯誤

❌There was non-payment because he paid half the fee.
✅There was partial payment because he paid half the fee.
💡Non-payment means the required payment was not made, not that only part was paid.
❌My friend showed non-payment at dinner.
✅My friend did not pay for dinner.
💡Non-payment is mainly a formal term for money that is officially owed.