as in protest
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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
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in the release that Harvard’s noncompliance raises red flags over its practices.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Congress has eliminated penalties for noncompliance with those fuel economy rules, essentially giving automakers free rein to focus on large, less-efficient gas and diesel vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
If an investigation is opened and the allegations prove accurate, SB 53 allows for substantial penalties for violations, potentially running into millions of dollars depending on the severity and duration of noncompliance.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
River compact noncompliance is hardly a moot point, as federal river flow forecasters have made clear that there is a significant risk that continued drought this winter or next could require a reduction in flows out of Lake Powell to protect Glen Canyon Dam and its hydropower production capacity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Congress has eliminated penalties for noncompliance with those fuel economy rules, essentially giving automakers free rein to focus on large, less-efficient gas and diesel vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
If an investigation is opened and the allegations prove accurate, SB 53 allows for substantial penalties for violations, potentially running into millions of dollars depending on the severity and duration of noncompliance.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
River compact noncompliance is hardly a moot point, as federal river flow forecasters have made clear that there is a significant risk that continued drought this winter or next could require a reduction in flows out of Lake Powell to protect Glen Canyon Dam and its hydropower production capacity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncompliance
Noun
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White and the other activists finished their speeches and then began a cacerolazo — a type of Latin American protest where people clang pots and pans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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So far, Democratic protests to TrumpRx have been understated.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is much more efficient and powerful than GaAs, which translates to longer detection range, better jamming resistance, and lower power consumption.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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In 1992, after decades of external pressure and internal resistance, the country voted to end the system.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More to the point, the government's understaffing and high caseload is a problem of its own making and absolutely does not justify flagrant disobedience of court orders.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As litigation commenced and DHS officials were called to testify, judges became frustrated at the rampant false testimony and disobedience of the government.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit claims jailers forced her to remove the covering despite her religious objections.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Eighteen-year-olds are adults and can request euthanasia even over family objections.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncompliance. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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