noncompliance
|non-com-pli-ance|
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/ˌnɑːn.kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
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/ˌnɒn.kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
failure to comply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noncompliance' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compliance' from Latin 'compliere,' meaning 'to fill up or complete.'
Historical Evolution
'compliance' evolved from the Latin word 'compliere' through Old French 'complir' and eventually became the modern English word 'compliance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'compliance' meant 'to complete or fulfill,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to conform or adhere to rules.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
failure or refusal to comply with a rule or regulation.
The company faced penalties due to noncompliance with safety regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41