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deviance

/dɪˈvaɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does deviance mean?

noun

The act of deviating from a standard or norm; a departure from what is considered normal or acceptable.

Example

"The artist's use of bright colors was a deviance from the traditional style of the museum."

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