nonpayment

• Nom désignant l'action ou le fait de ne pas payer une somme d'argent due par la loi ou par contrat, ce qui entraîne souvent des pertes financières ou des conséquences juridiques.

A noun referring to the act or instance of failing to pay a sum of money that is legally or contractually due, often resulting in financial loss or legal consequences.

indénombrable

1. Failure to payB2formal

   The act of not paying a required amount of money, such as a bill, debt, or tax.

   Non-paiement

   • The tenant faced eviction due to nonpayment of rent.
   • Nonpayment of taxes can lead to serious legal consequences.
   • The company sent a warning letter regarding nonpayment of the invoice.

   Synonymesdefaultdelinquencyevasionfailurerepudiationshirkingwithholding

   Antonymespaymentremittancesettlement

2. Financial loss from unpaid debtC1formal

   A financial loss that occurs when a debt is not paid as agreed.

   non-paiement

   • The bank recorded a significant loss due to nonpayment of loans.
   • Nonpayment of the mortgage resulted in the foreclosure of the property.
   • The company's profits were affected by widespread nonpayment from clients.

   Synonymesbad debtwrite-off

   Antonymespaymentreimbursementremittancesettlement

3. Deliberate refusal to payC1formal

   The intentional act of not paying money that is owed.

   refus délibéré de payer

   • The contractor accused the client of deliberate nonpayment for completed work.
   • Nonpayment of child support is considered a serious offense.
   • The union organized a strike over the employer's nonpayment of wages.

   Synonymesevasion

   Antonymespaymentremittancesettlement