nonconformance

[non-kuhn-fawr-muhns]

noun

1. lack of conformity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonconformance¹

First recorded in 1835–45; non- + conformance

Example Sentences

“In my many, many years, almost a decade of doing this, I have never had a company be certified the first time without a nonconformance,” Batie said.

From Seattle Times

Fernandez said the nonconformance reports showed that the authority’s quality control program was working, though he acknowledged, “We don’t like where we are right now.”

From Los Angeles Times

“All of the statements coming from the countries taking action against Qatar now cite that nonconformance.”

From Washington Times