What is the impact of using a non-conforming mesh on local truncation error?

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What is the impact of using a non-conforming mesh on local truncation error?
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A non-conforming mesh, where elements do not conform to the true geometry, almost always increases local truncation error. The deviation from the actual geometry introduces additional approximation errors, compounding the effects of the piecewise linear approximation.