Insurance term
Lapse in Coverage
A period when you have no active insurance policy, often because a payment was missed or a policy was canceled. A lapse can lead to higher rates later and, for auto insurance, may violate state financial-responsibility laws.
Example
If your policy cancels for non-payment and you drive for a month uninsured, you have a lapse in coverage.
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