inobservance

American  

[in-uhb-zur-vuhns] / ˌɪn əbˈzɜr vəns /

noun

1. lack of attention; inattention; heedlessness.

   drowsy inobservance.

2. failure to observe a custom, rule, law, or the like; nonobservance.

   inobservance of the Sabbath.

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inobservance British  

/ ˌɪnəbˈzɜːvəns /

noun

1. heedlessness

2. lack of compliance with or adherence to a law, religious duty, etc

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Other Word Forms

• inobservant adjective
• inobservantly adverb

Etymology

Origin of inobservance

From the Latin word inobservantia, dating back to 1605–15. See in- ³, observance

Example Sentences

As early as 1230 he was taxed by the legate with inobservance of the conditions of the peace, and was forced to promise amendment of his ways.

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Hitherto, it was the custom to adduce worthy men as examples of perfection; now, alas! they are brought forward to justify relaxation and inobservance ....

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