Noun
nonconformity -
a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
nonconformism ,
nonconformance
conformism ,
conformity acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"
heresy ,
heterodoxy ,
unorthodoxy a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
nonconformity -
failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
nonconformance
abidance ,
compliance ,
conformation ,
conformity the act of abiding (enduring without yielding)
failure an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call" ; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
nonconformity -
unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values
nonconformity -
lack of harmony or correspondence
