Associations to the word «Deviance»

Wiktionary

DEVIANCE, noun. (sociology) Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs
DEVIANCE, noun. A person or thing that differs from the expected.

Dictionary definition

DEVIANCE, noun. A state or condition markedly different from the norm.
DEVIANCE, noun. Deviate behavior.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke