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noncompliance

American  
[non-kuhm-plahy-uhns] / ˌnɒn kəmˈplaɪ əns /

noun

noncompliances plural
  1. failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.


noncompliance British  
/ ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪəns /

noun

  1. the act or state of not complying

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Origin of noncompliance

First recorded in 1680–90; non- + compliance

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Noncompliance will result in sanctions such as throttling and fines.

From Slate • May 18, 2023

Noncompliance can result in stiff fines and felony penalties.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022

Noncompliance could escalate to emergency meetings within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, experts said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

“It pulled down wages and conditions in the industry. Noncompliance became the norm, and as a result, locals left the industry.”

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2021

Noncompliance in the states may stem from taxpayer confusion regarding nonresident income tax withholding requirements.

From Forbes • Jul. 25, 2014

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