Definition of "nonadherence" [nonadherence]

• A failure to adhere (noun)

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• "Concerted attempts to adopt the term nonadherence, reflective of a partnership rather than a coercive or subordinate relationship, are slowly gaining traction."
• "The state of the law is now in the absurd position of disallowing racial quotas, but virtually guaranteeing conviction for those who do not adhere to racial quotas on the grounds that the very fact of nonadherence is prima facie evidence of racial discrimination."
• "They are active all over the brain, so while they may not cause as many side effects as the tricyclics, they still cause so much discomfort that there is a cottage industry devoted to reducing nonadherence among SSRI takers."