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noncompliance

/ˌnɑːnkəmˈplaɪəns/
(UK: non-compliance)
non · com · pli · ance
Adjective:noncompliant
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noncompliance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The failure or refusal to act in accordance with an established rule, regulation, standard, or official request.

Example

"The manufacturing plant faced steep financial penalties for its continued noncompliance with environmental safety regulations."

2

In medicine, the failure of a patient to follow a prescribed treatment regimen, medication schedule, or clinical advice.

Example

"Patient noncompliance with the full course of antibiotics often leads to a recurrence of the infection."

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• Rhymes for noncompliance

• Nearby Words

noncompetition
noncompetitive
noncompletion
noncompliance
noncompliant
noncomplying
noncomprehending

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the prefix 'non-' and 'compliance', which ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'complere' meaning 'to fill up or fulfill'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncompliance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncompliance
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