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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The President must reign in Mr. Musk's powers immediately and stop this blatant disregard for the powers of Congress.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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That is a blatant disregard for the rule of law, even though pardons are within the purview of the president and something he is technically allowed to do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Peltier has maintained his innocence and his case has been plagued with allegations of trial misconduct, conflicting testimonies, withheld evidence and potential bias among jurors.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite numerous allegations, Spacey has been legally cleared of misconduct in two separate trials in the U.S. and the U.K.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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McCreary pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge on Feb. 6 and was sentenced to 2 years of probation and community service, according to court records.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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The law allows for use of cannabis products only on private property, and creates a petty misdemeanor charge for public consumption.—
Brent Schacherer,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Nonobservance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonobservance. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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