noncompliance

noun
UK: /ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪəns/
US: /ˌnɑːnkəmˈplaɪəns/

  1. Failure or refusal to obey a rule or law.

    1. His noncompliance got him in trouble.
    2. The company faced penalties for its noncompliance with environmental regulations.

  2. The state of not acting according to someone's wishes or commands.

    1. Her noncompliance made him angry.
    2. Complete noncompliance is the best way to fight unjust commands.

  3. A situation in which someone does not do what they were asked to do.

    1. Their noncompliance caused delays.
    2. Persistent noncompliance with safety protocols resulted in serious consequences.

Synonyms

defiance violation infraction resistance disobedience

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "noncompliance" in English means: Failure or refusal to obey a rule or law., The state of not acting according to someone's wishes or commands., A situation in which someone does not do what they were asked to do..

The phonetic transcription of "noncompliance" is /ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪəns/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnkəmˈplaɪəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "noncompliance": defiance, violation, infraction, resistance, disobedience.

Example usage of "noncompliance": "His noncompliance got him in trouble.". More examples on the page.