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nonobservance

[non-uhb-zur-vuhns]

non·ob·serv·ance

[non-uhb-zur-vuhns]
noun
absence or lack of observance.

Origin:
1735–45; non- + observance

non·ob·serv·ant, adjective
non·ob·serv·ant·ly, adverb
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Nonobservance is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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nonobservance

noun
a lack of conformity with law or custom or practice etc. [ant: honoring
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