nonconformity

 
Pronunciation: /nɒnkənˈfɔːmɪti/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1 (Nonconformity) Nonconformists as a body, especially Protestants dissenting from the Anglican Church.
  • the principles or practice of Nonconformists, especially Protestant dissent.
  • 2failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice: youngsters are rejecting rebellion and nonconformity in favour of becoming ‘model citizens’ language difficulty will be seen in terms of nonconformity to standard ways
  • lack of similarity in form or type.