NONCOMPLIANCE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

noncompliance

noun

Definition of noncompliance

as in protest

formal 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 workarounds prompted Australia to double the maximum fine and warn of court action against tech giants for noncompliance. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2026 The diplomatic move has been under consideration since June 2025, when the IAEA board found Iran officially in noncompliance with its nonproliferation obligations because of Tehran's lack of cooperation in the investigation. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 The diplomatic move has been under consideration since June 2025, when the IAEA board found Iran officially in noncompliance with its nonproliferation obligations because of Tehran’s lack of cooperation in the investigation. — Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Several of our clients, past and current, have reached out this year after receiving legal notices or facing lawsuits over cookie noncompliance, and it has not been limited to one type of organization. — Lesa Seibert, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncompliance

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Noun

Earlier this week, IRNA reported that Iran had executed two other men over violence during the January protests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Organizers see Saturday’s protest as part of an ongoing effort and hope more people will feel empowered to participate.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

However, further Houthi offensives have met stiffer resistance from the recuperated forces of the Presidential Leadership Council, depriving the group of another quick victory.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
When those in power try to silence our calls for liberation, art will always be a form of resistance.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of resistance

Noun

After federal prosecutors and defense attorneys had presented all their evidence Tuesday, Morrow’s attorneys asked Orso to dismiss the three petty charges accusing her of obstruction, disruption and disobedience.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Another child said he was forced to carry out artillery strikes and beaten for disobedience.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of disobedience

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