noun

noncompliance

non-compliance, failure to comply

Noncompliance with the rules will result in a penalty.

Non-compliance with the rules will result in a penalty.

The company was fined for noncompliance with regulations.

The company was fined for non-compliance with regulations.

non-compliance ((with sth.)) failure to obey a rule or request Non-compliance with the law is a serious offence.

Synonyms: disobedience, violation; Antonyms: compliance, adherence

From the prefix 'non-' (not) and 'compliance' (the act of complying). It literally means 'not complying'.

Think of it as 'not in compliance'. The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the root word, making its meaning straightforward.

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