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
Meanwhile, Congress has eliminated penalties for noncompliance with those fuel economy rules, essentially giving automakers free rein to focus on large, less-efficient gas and diesel vehicles.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
If an investigation is opened and the allegations prove accurate, SB 53 allows for substantial penalties for violations, potentially running into millions of dollars depending on the severity and duration of noncompliance.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
River compact noncompliance is hardly a moot point, as federal river flow forecasters have made clear that there is a significant risk that continued drought this winter or next could require a reduction in flows out of Lake Powell to protect Glen Canyon Dam and its hydropower production capacity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
States risk losing federal election funds at various junctures for noncompliance.
—Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
If an investigation is opened and the allegations prove accurate, SB 53 allows for substantial penalties for violations, potentially running into millions of dollars depending on the severity and duration of noncompliance.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
River compact noncompliance is hardly a moot point, as federal river flow forecasters have made clear that there is a significant risk that continued drought this winter or next could require a reduction in flows out of Lake Powell to protect Glen Canyon Dam and its hydropower production capacity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
States risk losing federal election funds at various junctures for noncompliance.
—Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncompliance
Noun
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Where some see a form of protest, federal prosecutors allege intent to cause harm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, during January’s anti-government protests, the authorities killed thousands of protesters and plunged the entire country into international isolation with an internet blackout.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As political attacks on trans rights intensify, Calamia’s visibility as both athlete and activist represents an act of resistance and hope.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Panahi’s main talking point for the rest of the interview was that everyday resistance is no big whoop.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More to the point, the government's understaffing and high caseload is a problem of its own making and absolutely does not justify flagrant disobedience of court orders.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As litigation commenced and DHS officials were called to testify, judges became frustrated at the rampant false testimony and disobedience of the government.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The moral objections to looksmaxxing are numerous, severe, and obvious.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tillis went to the Senate floor shortly afterward and passed a resolution, with no objections, to place the plaque on the Senate side.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncompliance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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