nonconformity
noun
non·con·for·mi·ty
ˌnän-kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē
1
a
: failure or refusal to conform to an established church
b
often Nonconformity
: the movement or principles of English Protestant dissent
c
often Nonconformity
: the body of English Nonconformists
2
: refusal to conform to an established or conventional creed, rule, or practice
3
: absence of agreement or correspondence
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“Nonconformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonconformity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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