SportsJuly 9, 2026
noncompliance
/ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪəns/
Definition
The failure or refusal to follow specific rules, regulations, or requirements set by an authority.
Etymology
The word is formed by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to 'compliance,' which originates from the Latin 'complere' meaning 'to fulfill' or 'to complete.' It entered English to describe the act of failing to meet an obligation or demand.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the potential future breach of IOC mandates by Russia, noting that the committee has not yet detailed the consequences if Russia fails to adhere to its imposed conditions.
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
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