nonobservance

noun

Definition of nonobservancenext
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. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonobservance
  1. disregard
  2. ignoring
  3. forgetting
  4. misconduct
  5. misdemeanor
Noun
  • Garbrandt walked into the same counters that have ended his last several bad nights, and Yanez, who fights with his own reckless disregard for return fire, simply landed first and landed cleaner.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • His lawsuit accused Jonasi of promoting a false translation with reckless disregard for the truth and for Morake’s reputation.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Definition of disregard
Noun
  • Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of ignoring
Noun
  • Rather than presenting memory as a complete record of the past, Fragments of Remembering explores the space between remembering and forgetting.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and forgetting.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Definition of forgetting
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  • And when misconduct does happen — rarely — security protocols frequently catch it.
    — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Hanaway’s office filed a petition to remove Johnston from office, alleging misconduct, according to a news release from the attorney general’s office.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of misconduct
Noun
  • Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023.
    — Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • He was put on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery, but is allowed to travel outside Indiana.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of misdemeanor

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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonobservance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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