noncompliance

noun

non·​com·​pli·​ance ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
Synonyms of noncompliance
: failure or refusal to comply with something (such as a rule or regulation) : a state of not being in compliance
terminated for noncompliance
noncompliant
ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ənt How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
adjective
noncompliant patients
a noncompliant facility

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Moreover, given how many IDF officers and soldiers now identify with the settlers and the religious-right parties, any order to evacuate even a handful of settlements could lead to broad noncompliance. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 In October 2025, Chipotle Mexican Grill settled allegations of noncompliance with California law by paying $246,000 in civil penalties, restitution and other costs. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Stringent follow-up on areas of noncompliance can be addressed by the business office. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The mascots left tracks throughout the red zone, and the team was assessed a 15-yard penalty because of their noncompliance with the officials. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncompliance

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncompliance was in 1648

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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncompliance. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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noncompliance

noun
non·​com·​pli·​ance -kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
: failure or refusal to comply (as in the taking of prescribed medication)
noncompliant
-ənt How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
adjective

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