noncompliance

noun

non·​com·​pli·​ance ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
: failure or refusal to comply with something (such as a rule or regulation) : a state of not being in compliance
terminated for noncompliance
noncompliant adjective
noncompliant patients
a noncompliant facility

Examples of noncompliance in a Sentence

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The bill would allow the Insurance Commissioner to fine insurers up to $625,000 annually for noncompliance with the mental health parity law. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025 The city government has been hauled into federal court over its alleged noncompliance with the terms of the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights, a group of downtown residents and business owners. Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 5 June 2025 The list included dozens of cities and counties across 37 states and the District of Columbia that DHS said were in noncompliance with federal statutes. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 2 June 2025 If a school is deemed to be in noncompliance, federal funds could be withdrawn. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for noncompliance

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncompliance was in 1648

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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncompliance. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

noncompliance

noun
non·​com·​pli·​ance -kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s How to pronounce noncompliance (audio)
: failure or refusal to comply (as in the taking of prescribed medication)
noncompliant adjective

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