non-compliance
|non-com-pli-ance|
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/nɑn kəmˈplaɪəns/
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/nɒn kəmˈplaɪəns/
(compliance)
adherence to rules
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-compliance' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compliance' from Latin 'compliere,' meaning 'to fill up or complete.'
Historical Evolution
'compliance' changed from the Old French word 'compliance' and eventually became the modern English word 'compliance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fulfillment or completion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adherence to rules or standards.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
failure or refusal to comply with a rule or regulation.
The company was fined for non-compliance with safety regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41