Non-compliance is a term that refers to the refusal or failure to obey laws, rules, or regulations. This word can be replaced by several synonyms that convey a similar meaning. These synonyms include disobedience, defiance, insubordination, resistance, nonconformity, delinquency, and deviance. Disobedience describes the act of intentionally disregarding an authority's instructions or laws. Defiance emphasizes the individual's opposition to authority, whereas insubordination suggests an employee's refusal to comply with directives from superiors. Resistance indicates a struggle against an opposing force, while nonconformity suggests a refusal to adhere to social norms. Delinquency implies violating laws or rules, and deviance describes behavior outside the norms of society.