Meaning of the word nonconformity in English

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nonconformity

US /ˌnɑːn.kənˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/
UK /ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mə.ti/
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Noun

failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice

Example:
His nonconformity to social norms made him an outcast.
The audit identified several instances of nonconformity with safety regulations.