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noncompliant

/nɑnˈkɒmplaɪənt/ · non.com.pli.ant
adjective
  1. Not complying with a rule, law, or standard. The company's noncompliant practices led to a significant fine.
noun
  1. A person or organization that fails to comply with a rule, law, or standard. The noncompliant individual was asked to leave the premises.

Synonyms

nonconformistnonobservantdisobedientuncooperativeunwillingunresponsiveuncoordinated

Antonyms

compliantobedientcooperativeresponsiveconformist
Did you know? The term 'noncompliant' gained widespread use in the 1990s with the introduction of various regulatory standards, particularly in the healthcare and financial industries.

Related terms

compliancenonconformityobediencedisobediencecooperationnonobservance
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026