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deviance

Deviance (noun) means Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

noun
1
Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
2
A person or thing that differs from the expected.
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What is the meaning of deviance?

"deviance" (noun) means actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

What are the different meanings of deviance?

"deviance" has 2 main meanings: 1. Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs; 2. A person or thing that differs from the expected.

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