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nonconformity

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Synonyms: non-conformity, non conformity, nonconformist, nonconformism, unconformity, nonconforming, inconformity, nonconformists

Antonyms: non-conformity, non conformity, nonconformist, nonconformism, unconformity, nonconforming, inconformity, nonconformists

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Noun

  1. {{senseid|en|refusal to conform to a state religion}} A [[refusal]] to [[conform]] to the [[doctrine]], [[discipline]], or [[practice]] of a [[state religion]], especially refusal by other [[Protestant]]s to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the [[Church of England]]; the principles or practice of [[nonconformist]]s; nonconformists as a class.
  2. {{senseid|en|not conforming to standards}} A rejection of, or [[failure]] to conform to, a practice, [[standard]], [[rule]], or [[law]].
  3. {{lb|en|geology}} A type of [[unconformity]] in which a [[nonsedimentary]] rock [[intrude]]s in sedimentary [[layer]]s.

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