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Definition of nonrenewal

nonrenewal

/ˌnɑːnrɪˈnuːəl/
(UK: non-renewal)
non · re · new · al
Plural:nonrenewals
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nonrenewal Lexical Profile

nonrenewal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The failure, refusal, or decision not to extend or renew a contract, lease, license, subscription, or policy upon its expiration.

Example

"The landlord sent a formal notice of nonrenewal sixty days before the apartment lease was scheduled to expire."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In insurance and employment contexts, nonrenewal is legally distinct from cancellation or termination: cancellation ends a contract before its expiration date, whereas nonrenewal simply allows the contract to expire naturally at the end of its term without being extended.

• Rhymes for nonrenewal

• Nearby Words

nonrelative
nonreligious
nonrenewable
nonrenewal
nonresidence
nonresidency
nonresident

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonrenewal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonrenewal
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