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nonadherence

American  
[nahn-ad-heer-uhns, -her-] / ˌnɑn ædˈhɪər əns, -ˈhɛr- /

noun

  1. the act or process of failing to adhere to something.


Example Sentences

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“These results demonstrated pervasive nonadherence to age verification, shipping, and flavored tobacco restrictions among online tobacco retailers,” the study’s authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

It’s a problem that doctors call nonadherence — the common human tendency to resist medical treatment — and it leads to countless deaths and billions of dollars of preventable medical costs each year.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

“Given the difficulty and costs associated with many public health measures, members of the public may exercise dishonesty and nonadherence regarding these measures,” the study said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

I now understand what drove me — and drives countless others — to nonadherence.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2021

This combination of unchecked chronic conditions and prescription nonadherence — all caused by delayed care — will strain on our nation's healthcare system long after COVID-19 subsides.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2020