Noncompliance

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Pronunciation: /nɑn.kəmˈplaɪəns/

Definitions of noncompliance

noun failure or refusal to comply with a rule or regulation

Example Sentences

A1 Noncompliance with the rules may result in a penalty.

A2 The company faced consequences due to noncompliance with safety regulations.

B1 There are strict consequences for noncompliance with the company's policies.

B2 The audit revealed several instances of noncompliance with industry standards.

C1 The board of directors discussed strategies to address noncompliance issues.

C2 The company's reputation was tarnished by repeated instances of noncompliance with regulations.

adjective describing a person or entity that is not complying with a rule or regulation

Example Sentences

A1 Noncompliance with safety regulations can lead to accidents.

A2 The company faced penalties due to noncompliance with environmental laws.

B1 The employee was warned about his noncompliance with the company's dress code.

B2 The project was delayed due to noncompliance with building regulations.

C1 Noncompliance with international trade agreements can result in sanctions.

C2 The government agency conducted audits to detect noncompliance with tax laws.

Examples of noncompliance in a Sentence

formal The company issued a warning letter to the employee for their noncompliance with company policies.

informal She got in trouble for her noncompliance with the dress code at work.

slang He's always in noncompliance with the rules, never following them.

figurative Her noncompliance with societal norms made her stand out in a unique way.

Grammatical Forms of noncompliance

past tense

noncomplied

plural

noncompliances

comparative

more noncompliant

superlative

most noncompliant

present tense

noncomplies

future tense

will noncomply

perfect tense

has noncomplied

continuous tense

is noncomplying

singular

noncompliance

positive degree

noncompliant

infinitive

to noncomply

gerund

noncomplying

participle

noncomplied

Origin and Evolution of noncompliance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'noncompliance' originated from the Latin word 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'compliāntia' meaning 'compliance'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'noncompliance' has evolved to be commonly used in legal and medical contexts to refer to the failure to adhere to rules, regulations, or prescribed treatments.