1. the failure or refusal to enforce a law, rule, or agreement
Usage: typically used in legal and policy contexts

Examples

• The nonenforcement of traffic laws in that neighborhood led to increased speeding.
• Critics argued that nonenforcement of environmental regulations harmed public health.
• The company's nonenforcement of its own safety policies resulted in workplace accidents.
• Nonenforcement of the contract terms allowed the other party to avoid their obligations.
• The government's nonenforcement of immigration rules became a major political issue.
• Teachers complained about the nonenforcement of dress code policies in the school.