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
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.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Officials from Princeton City Schools, which is the subject of the video, deny any noncompliance with the laws.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Fewer people have been viewing — and paying for — their content, and creators and studios have also had to pay for age-checking software and contend with the potential for massive fines for noncompliance.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Special measures would be needed to deter noncompliance, including the right of parties to the agreement to suspend sanctions relief and other benefits to a noncompliant party.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Officials from Princeton City Schools, which is the subject of the video, deny any noncompliance with the laws.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Fewer people have been viewing — and paying for — their content, and creators and studios have also had to pay for age-checking software and contend with the potential for massive fines for noncompliance.
—Jasmine Mithani, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Special measures would be needed to deter noncompliance, including the right of parties to the agreement to suspend sanctions relief and other benefits to a noncompliant party.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncompliance
Noun
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One woman was shot by Border Patrol agents during a protest outside the facility on Saturday, the DHS announced.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film has included the more sensitive images of the anti-lockdown protests, but seems unwilling or incapable to confront what happened next.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One more vote is needed to force a House vote over the resistance of Speaker Mike Johnson.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Part of the town’s magic is in its remoteness and resistance to commercialization.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 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
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncompliance. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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