nonconforming
Adjective: 1. Not conforming to established customs, rules, or doctrines: Describes a person, group, or behavior that does not follow or agree with the accepted standards, norms, or beliefs of a society, organization, or system, especially in religion.
The adjective "nonconforming" is used to describe a subject that actively or passively deviates from what is conventional or required. It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone but can imply dissent or independence. * It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a nonconforming member) or used after a linking verb like "be" or "seem." * It is commonly used in formal, academic, or sociological contexts to discuss religious, social, or institutional dissent.
- The nonconforming religious sect established its own community outside the city.
- Her nonconforming views on education made her a controversial figure on the school board.
- The architect's design was rejected for being nonconforming with the neighborhood's historical guidelines.
- He was known for his nonconforming attitude towards corporate dress codes.
- Nonconforming use: A legal term in zoning law for a property use that was lawful when established but no longer conforms to newly enacted zoning regulations.
- The old factory in the residential district is allowed to operate as a nonconforming use.
- Nonconforming loan: A financial term for a mortgage loan that does not meet the purchase guidelines set by government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
- Because of his irregular income, he had to apply for a nonconforming loan.
- Nonconformist (noun): A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
- The artist was a lifelong nonconformist.
- Nonconformity (noun): The act or state of not conforming; failure or refusal to conform.
- His nonconformity to the rules resulted in a penalty.
- Dissenting
- Unorthodox
- Heterodox
- Maverick
- Noncompliant
- Conforming
- Orthodox
- Conventional
- Compliant
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not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
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