The penalty in an Absolute Order is for:

The primary purpose of an Absolute Order is to establish legally binding directives. Consequently, the penalty associated with such an order is specifically designed to ensure its enforcement and to deter any disregard for its terms. Non-compliance undermines the authority of the legal system and the protection or resolution the order aims to provide.

• "Non-compliance with the order" is the correct answer because penalties in Absolute Orders are imposed to ensure adherence to the specific mandates outlined within them.
• "Filing a false complaint" is a separate offense, not the penalty for violating an Absolute Order.
• "Wasting the court's time" can lead to contempt charges, but it's not the direct penalty for violating the order's substance.
• "Perjury" is lying under oath, a distinct criminal act, not the penalty for failing to follow an Absolute Order.