nonobservance

[ non-uhb-zur-vuhns ]

noun

1. absence or lack of observance.

Other Words From

• nonob·servant adjective
• nonob·servant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonobservance¹

First recorded in 1735–45; non- + observance

Related Words

• contravention
• dereliction
• disregard
• infraction
• infringement
• neglect
• noncompliance
• offense
• transgression
• violation