noncompliance

noun non·com·pli·ance \ ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition 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

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noncompliant

play \ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ənt\ adjective

- noncompliant patients
- a noncompliant facility

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Recent Examples of noncompliance from the Web

She will be publicly reprimanded after being found in contempt for noncompliance.

— rafael olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Prominent Cuban exile among 19 lawyers disciplined by Florida Supreme Court," 27 Mar. 2018
Last week's inspections, conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, resulted in noncompliance notices for some offshore operators, which could result in fines, Mathews said.

— eric lipton, Anchorage Daily News, "Snap offshore inspections uncover serious violations," 19 Mar. 2018
Last week’s inspections resulted in noncompliance notices for some offshore operators, which could bring fines, Mathews said.

— eric lipton, BostonGlobe.com, "Offshore oil and gas operators want less regulation, but inspectors find safety problems," 18 Mar. 2018
That noncompliance meant the town was subject to a penalty double the amount of the budget reduction.

— denise coffey, Courant Community, "Canterbury To Be Held Harmless For Not Meeting MBR," 14 Mar. 2018
That type of widespread noncompliance appears to be a likely scenario based on the experience of states who expanded gun laws in the last few years.

— benjy sarlin, NBC News, "Australia’s mandatory gun buyback inspires U.S. activists, but few lawmakers," 12 Mar. 2018
Turning that desperation into a meaningful resolution will be no easy feat, however, and even if an agreement is reached, North Korea’s record of noncompliance is galling.

— charlie campbell / beijing, Time, "It's Time to Give the Trump Administration Some Credit for North Korea Progress," 7 Mar. 2018
The law goes into effect next month and noncompliance can result in fines of up to 500 euros ($615).

— Washington Post, "Italy’s vaccine debate shows anti-establishment sway," 6 Mar. 2018
Foster viewed that as retribution for her noncompliance.

— monique judge, The Root, "Ben Carson Wants to Cut HUD Funding, But Not His Office Redecoration Budget," 28 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of noncompliance

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noncompliance

noun non·com·pli·ance \ -kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s \

medical Definition of noncompliance

: failure or refusal to comply (as in the taking of prescribed medication)

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noncompliant

play \-ənt\ adjective

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