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nonobservance

[ non-uh b-zur-vuh ns ]
/ ˌnɒn əbˈzɜr vəns /
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noun

absence or lack of observance.

Words related to nonobservance

infringement, dereliction, encroachment, negligence, infraction, misdemeanor, contravention, abuse, offense, transgression, violation, noncompliance, disregard, neglect, default, insurrection, riot, revolt, rebellion, revolution

Words nearby nonobservance

nonnuclear, nonny-nonny, nono, nonobedience, nonobjective, nonobservance, nonobstructive jaundice, nonoccurrence, nonofficial, nonoperational, nonorthodox

Origin of nonobservance

First recorded in 1735–45; non- + observance

OTHER WORDS FROM nonobservance

non·ob·serv·ant, adjectivenon·ob·serv·ant·ly, adverb
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