non·ob·ser·vance
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Definition of nonobservance
: lack of observance : failure to observe something (such as a law or custom)
supports the state's nonobservance of daylight savings time nonobservance of safety regulations
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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonobservance. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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