nonconformance

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. Failure to conform to accepted standards, rules, or specifications : The state or act of not complying with established norms, regulations, or requirements. 2. A lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs : The quality of holding or expressing ideas that deviate from conventional or officially accepted doctrines. Usage Nonconformance is a formal term used primarily in technic...