deviance

/ˈdiviəns/
noun
  1. Behavior or actions that are different from what most people consider normal or acceptable.
    • The professor explained that deviance can be positive or negative depending on the context.
    • In some cultures, certain forms of deviance are punished harshly.
    • The study looked at social deviance in teenagers.
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