CEFR B2

noncompliance

noun

Meaning

Failure or refusal to obey a rule, law, or instruction.

Examples

The company faced fines for noncompliance with environmental regulations.
Noncompliance with the terms of the contract can result in legal action.

Synonyms: disobedience, defiance, recalcitrance, insubordination

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noncompliance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /nɒn.kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

Definition

Failure or refusal to obey a rule, law, or instruction.

Examples

The company faced fines for noncompliance with environmental regulations.
Noncompliance with the terms of the contract can result in legal action.
The study highlighted the importance of patient compliance for effective treatment.

How to Use noncompliance

noncompliance with (prepositional phrase): Failure to obey a specific rule, law, or instruction. — "There was noncompliance with the court's order."

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