noun
- failure to provide financial support, especially for a spouse or child as legally required
Usage: legal
Examples
- He was charged with nonsupport of his children after failing to pay child support for six months.
- The court issued a warrant for his arrest due to nonsupport.
- Nonsupport cases are handled by the family court system.
- She filed a complaint for nonsupport against her ex-husband.
- The state has strict penalties for nonsupport of dependents.
- His nonsupport left the family struggling financially.