deviance

de·vi·ant  (dv-nt)

adj.

Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society.

n.

One that differs from a norm, especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social standards.

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[Middle English deviaunt, from Late Latin dvins, dviant-, present participle of dvire, to deviate; see deviate.]

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devi·ance, devi·an·cy n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	deviance - a state or condition markedly different from the norm aberrance, aberrancy, aberration abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies chromosomal aberration, chromosomal anomaly, chromosonal disorder, chrosomal abnormality - any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities deflection, warp - a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
	2.	deviance - deviate behavior deviation irregularity, abnormality - behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality