as in protest
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the condition of not having or doing something that is officially required
The town has increased the fine for noncompliance to $100.
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Recent Examples of noncompliance
The attorney general can levy civil penalties of up to $1 million per violation for noncompliance with these reporting requirements.
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ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
The company received a letter of noncompliance, but no citation or fine.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Employers must also disclose whether the system measures productivity quotas, how quotas may change, and what adverse actions may result from noncompliance.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some left-leaning groups have warned that complying with the ruling could amount to discrimination against LGBTQ students and families, Flint said, while others on the right argue that failing to immediately follow the Supreme Court’s decision could result in lawsuits for noncompliance.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for noncompliance
ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
The company received a letter of noncompliance, but no citation or fine.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Employers must also disclose whether the system measures productivity quotas, how quotas may change, and what adverse actions may result from noncompliance.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some left-leaning groups have warned that complying with the ruling could amount to discrimination against LGBTQ students and families, Flint said, while others on the right argue that failing to immediately follow the Supreme Court’s decision could result in lawsuits for noncompliance.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncompliance
Noun
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The protests come amid a federal government shutdown now in its 18th day, broader immigration enforcement operations, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Los Angeles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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No Kings organizers estimated that more than 5 million people turned out for the June protests.—
NPR,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, closely following lung cancer – and while treatments exist, many patients often exhibit resistance to current therapies.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The elastic band provides resistance and the weight increases the intensity of the exercise and the effort required.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moja Rowa Colorful disobedience is how Moja Rowa cofounders Yelena Mojarova and Edward Benedikt Sittler characterize their creative spirit and brand ethos.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The ladies move closer to God through acts of disobedience, debauchery, and disgrace; by visiting seedy places and commingling with the disreputable.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even so, many artists choose to make such objections public so that a general audience is aware of their stance.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cranston was not alone in his objections about Sora 2.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncompliance. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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