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Non-compliance
/nˈɒnkəmplˈaɪəns/
/ˌnɑnkəmˈpɫaɪəns/
noncompliance
Non-compliance
01
refusal to behave as expected or failure to obey or follow rules, commands, etc.
non-compliance
n
Example
Due to non-compliance with regulations, the city authorities chose to vacate the building permit.
In diplomacy, countries may employ a carrot and stick policy to encourage or discourage certain behaviors, offering trade benefits while threatening sanctions for non-compliance.