nonobservance

Definition of nonobservancenext

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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
Noun
  • James has become increasingly comfortable with dictating his own future with total disregard for anyone else’s opinion.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There are several, and despite this administration’s blithe disregard for environmental safety, America’s 250th birthday offers a striking opportunity to consider them.
    Char Miller, Time, 30 June 2026
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
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
Noun
  • Heather Diehl | Getty Images More broadly, there can also be data-matching issues with Social Security numbers in ACA marketplace enrollment — meaning the lack of SSN may be a data issue, not misconduct, Oberlander said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Allegations of employee misconduct are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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

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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonobservance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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