underpayment

/ˌʌndərˈpeɪmənt/
noun
  1. The act of paying someone less than they deserve or are owed, or an amount that is too low.
    • The workers protested against the underpayment of wages at the factory.
    • Underpayment of taxes can result in penalties from the government.
    • She received an underpayment on her last paycheck and had to ask for a correction.
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