adj. That does not conform, either to the rules of an established church, or to official regulations
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not conforming; declining conformity; especially, not conforming to the established church of a country.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Failing or refusing to conform; specifically, refusing to comply with the requisitions of the Act of Uniformity, or to conform to the forms and regulations of the Church of England. See nonconformist.
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adj. not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
Word Usage
"Investors are balking at buying securities backed by so-called nonconforming loans."