nonstandard

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /nɑnˈstændərd/ UK /nɒnˈstændəd/
adj

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  1. 1
    adj

    not conforming to the established standard or norm

    The contract used several nonstandard clauses.

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Etymology

From non- ('not') + standard, from Old French estandart ('a gathering place, rallying banner'), of Germanic origin, influenced by Latin extendere ('to stretch out').

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