as in disregard
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Recent Examples of nonobservance
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in that case recognized the continued existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservation in Oklahoma after roughly a century of nonobservance by state and federal officials.
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonobservance
Noun
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That charge was later dropped to operating a vehicle with wanton disregard, for which he was fined $250.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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All three movies are packed with dinosaurs—dinosaurs running, dinosaurs being sad and winsome, dinosaurs showing ruthless disregard for human life.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
Noun
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His last review, which examined misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, only referenced job titles.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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Sorrell exited the company in 2018 amid a probe of allegations of misconduct, and Read, who spent much of this time building new digital operations, became the company’s new leader.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Consequences for theft in Texas include: Class C misdemeanor if the value of the property stolen is less than $100.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Judkins, who faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, bonded out of the Broward Main Jail on Sunday.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonobservance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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