Noncomplying: meaning, definitions and examples
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noncomplying
[ nɒn.kəmˈplaɪ.ɪŋ ]
legal, regulatory
Noncomplying refers to a situation where an individual, organization, or entity does not adhere to established rules, regulations, or standards. This term is often used in legal and regulatory contexts to describe actions that fail to meet the requirements set forth by governing bodies. Noncomplying may lead to penalties, fines, or other legal repercussions. It signifies a lack of compliance that can affect both individuals and larger institutions. Businesses must ensure they are not in a noncomplying position to maintain their operations within the law.
Synonyms
defiant, insubordinate, noncompliant, rebellious.
Examples of usage
- The company faced fines for noncomplying with safety regulations.
- Noncomplying individuals may risk legal action.
- The report highlighted several noncomplying firms.
- Their noncomplying practices drew scrutiny from regulators.
Translations
Translations of the word "noncomplying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não conformando
🇮🇳 अनुपालन न करने वाला
🇩🇪 nichteilend
🇮🇩 tidak mematuhi
🇺🇦 недотримуючий
🇵🇱 nieprzestrzegający
🇯🇵 非準拠の
🇫🇷 non conforme
🇪🇸 no conforme
🇹🇷 uyumsuz
🇰🇷 비준수의
🇸🇦 غير متوافق
🇨🇿 nevyhovující
🇸🇰 nesplňujúci
🇨🇳 不合规的
🇸🇮 neusklajen
🇮🇸 óhlýðandi
🇰🇿 сәйкес келмейтін
🇬🇪 არამომდევნელი
🇦🇿 uyğun olmayan
🇲🇽 no conforme
Etymology
The word 'noncomplying' is derived from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and the verb 'comply', which comes from the Latin 'complicare', meaning 'to fold together, to combine'. The modern usage of 'comply' dates back to the early 16th century, and it referred to bending to someone's will or fulfilling a request. Adding the prefix 'non-' transforms the term to signify the opposite action. Over time, the term has gained prominence in legal and regulatory discourse, emphasizing the importance of adherence to guidelines in various sectors, including corporate governance, environmental regulations, and health and safety standards. The evolution of this term reflects society's growing emphasis on accountability and compliance within structured systems.