noncompliance

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

|Updated on: 20 Jun 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

The state regulation that requires cities to do so has no penalty for noncompliance.

— kyle hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, "A broken system of oversight for Alaska’s village police officers," 9 June 2018
After reviewing more footage from the show, the EPA found there was noncompliance with the rule at 33 properties, according to an EPA press release.

— francisca ortega, Houston Chronicle, "Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Homes settles with EPA over lead paint regulations," 5 June 2018
The law requires organizations to get permission from their users before collecting any personal information, and companies could face steep fines — of up to 4 percent of global revenue — for noncompliance.

— New York Times, "Zuckerberg Continues His Apology Tour and Strict Privacy Rules Arrive in the E.U.," 20 May 2018
The agreements attached to the complaint contain mandatory arbitration provisions with penalties for noncompliance.

— danny cevallos, NBC News, "Porn star Stormy Daniels didn’t sue Trump for money, but for the right to speak out," 7 Mar. 2018
Governments can fine organizations up to 4% of their global revenue for noncompliance, including for failure to process data lawfully, for not having a data protection officer and for security breaches.

— rick noack, latimes.com, "European Union's new privacy law made some websites go dark today. Here's what else has changed," 25 May 2018
Chula Vista’s noncompliance with its standard of 500 square feet per 1,000 residents is expected to continue for several years until a large library is built.

— gustavo solis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Chula Vista sacrifices library services to beef up public safety," 24 May 2018
Firms will also face significant fines for noncompliance as soon as the rules go into effect.

— daniel castro, Fortune, "Why the GDPR Will Make Your Online Experience Worse," 23 May 2018
Bexar County Jail received a notice of noncompliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on Wednesday, one month after the escape of three inmates.

— jacob beltran, San Antonio Express-News, "Bexar County Jail receives notice of noncompliance," 4 Apr. 2018

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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

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