CEFR C1

nonrenewal

noun

Meaning

The act of not renewing a contract, agreement, or license, often resulting in its termination or expiration.

Examples

The nonrenewal of the lease forced the tenant to find a new apartment.
The company's nonrenewal of the employee's contract was due to poor performance.

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nonrenewal (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnrɪˈnjuːəl/

Definition

The act of not renewing a contract, agreement, or license, often resulting in its termination or expiration.

Examples

The nonrenewal of the lease forced the tenant to find a new apartment.
The company's nonrenewal of the employee's contract was due to poor performance.

How to Use nonrenewal

nonrenewal of a contract (noun phrase): the act of not renewing a contract — "The nonrenewal of the contract was a surprise to everyone."
nonrenewal notice (noun phrase): a formal notice of nonrenewal — "The company sent a nonrenewal notice to the employee."

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