as in disregard
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Recent Examples of nonobservance
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in that case recognized the continued existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservation in Oklahoma after roughly a century of nonobservance by state and federal officials.
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonobservance
Noun
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Businessmen and revolutionaries alike tended to disregard borders.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The kids get an assist from Sally Hardesty herself (Olwen Fouéré), whom the film treats with such flippant disregard that the matter should be tried in court.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones is under investigation by local authorities after being flagged for allegations of misconduct in public office and intentionally filing false campaign finance reports.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Private individuals who help bring such misconduct to light can reap 25-30% of any recovery.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, the city could hire a contractor to cut back the vegetation at Lesesne’s expense or cite him for a misdemeanor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Two other misdemeanor charges were dismissed as part of the deal.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonobservance. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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