noncompliance

[ non-kuhm-plahy-uhns ]

noun

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

noncompliance

/ ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪəns /

noun

1. the act or state of not complying

Other Words From

• noncom·pliant noncom·plying adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of noncompliance¹

First recorded in 1680–90; non- + compliance

Example Sentences

University of Virginia officials said Thursday that widespread noncompliance with campus health guidelines is driving an explosion of coronavirus cases at the school.

From Washington Post

“We have now retained Senex Law, PC and they have already drafted this notice and provided legal advice due to your noncompliance,” the notice read, adding that an eviction filing would add another $70 in attorney’s fees to her balance.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for California attorney general Xavier Becerra said the AG’s office has sent dozens of notices to companies demanding that they fix problems leading to noncompliance with the law.

From Digiday

The measure instructs the Land Board, which oversees the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to adopt a three year deadline for the emergency structures and make clear the penalties for noncompliance.

From ProPublica

The only penalty for noncompliance is denying a ride to the noncompliant passenger, Maryland and Virginia officials said.

From Washington Post

Oregon led the country with over seven percent of its Kindergarteners citing a non-medical reason for their noncompliance.

From The Daily Beast

The list is unending, and each case involves police mistaking disability for noncompliance.

From The Daily Beast

But U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently released a report that painted a sorry picture of noncompliance.

From The Daily Beast

A quick detailing of the penalties for noncompliance as well as exceptions can be found here.

From The Daily Beast

CVS is one such business that will begin requiring this information, with a penalty fee of $50 per month for noncompliance.

From The Daily Beast

The reason given for noncompliance with this request in both cases was a lack of funds.

From Project Gutenberg

She positively refused, but Captain Mayo says that in case of noncompliance we will all have to leave the city at once.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• refusal