nonacquiescence

Definition of "nonacquiescence"
  1. The refusal by an administrative agency to follow a court precedent in cases that come before the agency, even though the precedent is applicable
How to use "nonacquiescence" in a sentence
  1. The agency's nonacquiescence to the court's ruling created confusion among its employees.
  2. Nonacquiescence became more evident when the agency openly disregarded the precedent that was set.
  3. A stance of nonacquiescence can often lead to disagreements between judicial and administrative agencies.

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