noncompliance
noun
non·com·pli·ance
ˌnän-kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s 
: failure or refusal to comply with something (such as a rule or regulation) : a state of not being in compliance
terminated for noncompliance
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Lessons from Leeds: Compliance Is Key The U.S. v. Leeds case highlights the IRS’s persistent enforcement of FBAR violations and the severe financial consequences for noncompliance.
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Federal grants have been halted due to alleged noncompliance with Mr. Trump’s executive orders to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
The second round of emails does not include any threat of retaliation for noncompliance but say workers are expected to send responses at the beginning of each work week.
—Valerie Volcovici and Alexandra Alper, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite the ruling, the administration faced accusations of noncompliance, leading to a new court order demanding payment by the Wednesday deadline.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Federal grants have been halted due to alleged noncompliance with Mr. Trump’s executive orders to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
The second round of emails does not include any threat of retaliation for noncompliance but say workers are expected to send responses at the beginning of each work week.
—Valerie Volcovici and Alexandra Alper, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Despite the ruling, the administration faced accusations of noncompliance, leading to a new court order demanding payment by the Wednesday deadline.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Noncompliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncompliance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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noncompliance
noun
non·com·pli·ance
-kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
: failure or refusal to comply (as in the taking of prescribed medication)
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