non-compliance

A form of noncompliance — A failure to comply.

Meanings

nounnon-compliance (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of noncompliance.

    Wearing a face covering also remains a requirement on all Transport for London services, where it has become a Condition of Carriage. This means that while non-compliance is no longer a criminal offence and punishable with a fine, passengers can still be asked to leave or prevented from boarding.

    2022 February 9, “Network News: Regulations on face coverings risk leaving passengers confused”, in RAIL, number 950, page 6
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