nonrenewal

noun

non·​re·​new·​al ˌnän-ri-ˈnü-əl How to pronounce nonrenewal (audio)
-ˈnyü-
plural nonrenewals
: lack of renewal : a failure or refusal to renew something or someone
a notice of nonrenewal
the nonrenewal of a contract
The age and employment status of the insured are often listed as reasons for possible nonrenewal.—Harriet E. Jones et al.

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That nonrenewal was due to take effect June 30, according to board documents. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 Currently, nonrenewal notices must be sent at least 75 days before the policy expires. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The agency paused the nonrenewals in late January, right before a severe winter storm impacted multiple states. — ABC News, 1 May 2026 Senior Joel Moore, who is president of the student council, said students didn’t hear about the nonrenewal vote until the day of the meeting and many couldn’t attend. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonrenewal

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonrenewal was in 1741

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“Nonrenewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonrenewal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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nonrenewal

noun
non·​re·​new·​al
ˌnän-ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-
: failure to renew
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