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 findings point to possible noncompliance, underreporting and racial disparities. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency finds Iran in noncompliance with its nuclear obligations. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 The building had multiple issues, including a broken air conditioner, peeling paint, and noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (people in wheelchairs are carried up the church’s steps). — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 The latter might be initiated if a research institute is receiving large amounts of HHS funding to conduct studies with thousands or tens of thousands of participants but has reported very few instances of noncompliance. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncompliance

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Noun

By the time those outlets finally began covering the protests extensively, the movement had already captured the public imagination.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Across generations, campuses have been spaces where students engage with the issues shaping their communities through participation, dialogue, protest, and civic action.

— Chyann Sapp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of protest

Noun

But many Catholics, including conservative and traditional ones, are opposed to the consecrations, viewing them as an act of severe disobedience to the pope that hurts the church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
But many Catholics not in Econe, including conservative and traditional ones, opposed the consecrations as an act of severe disobedience that hurts the church.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of disobedience

Noun

Last month, the FCC approved a petition by the company to end the service over objections from California utility regulators, many residents and Attorney General Rob Bonta.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
The African group had no objection, but the Latin American countries had several, including Nicaragua, Argentina and Paraguay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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