Definition of compliance
1a : the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion Patient compliance in completing the treatment regimens was excellent. — Georgia A. Chrousosb : conformity in fulfilling official requirements His actions were in compliance with state law.
2 : a disposition to yield to others
3 : the ability of an object to yield elastically when a force is applied : flexibility
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Examples of compliance in a Sentence
She was rewarded for her compliance.
There has been a low rate of compliance with the new law.
Recent Examples of compliance from the Web
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For the second time since Trump took office, the administration determined that Iran was in compliance, according to three officials who briefed reporters Monday night on the condition of anonymity.
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Under the agreement the State Department must update Congress on Iran’s compliance every 90 days.
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Koro’s trainers used a mix of rewards (family visits) and brutal punishments (starvation, solitary confinement and beatings) to encourage compliance.
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There is a term in the legal world for such instructions — dead hand control — and, although compliance has varied and enforceability is debatable, they have been attempted by artists from Franz Kafka to a Beastie Boy.
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There is a term in the legal world for such instructions — dead hand control — and, although compliance has varied and enforceability is debatable, they have been attempted by artists from Franz Kafka to a Beastie Boy.
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From the International Business Times: Hui Chen -- a former Pfizer and Microsoft lawyer who also was a federal prosecutor -- had been the department's compliance counsel.
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More: Compliance experts on Louisville case: NCAA appeals process an uphill battle More: Mayor Fischer's plea to exempt Louisville from California travel ban unsuccessful The figures were derived from dockets published by Courthouse News Service.
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The lawsuit seeks to stop Flint from switching water sources and sign a 30-year contract to remain in compliance with drinking water laws.
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Origin and Etymology of compliance
see comply
Other Government and Politics Terms
COMPLIANCE Defined for English Language Learners
compliance
playDefinition of compliance for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do : the act or process of complying
Medical Dictionary
compliance
playMedical Definition of compliance
1: the ability or process of yielding to changes in pressure without disruption of structure or function a study of pulmonary compliance the tone of colonic muscle as judged by compliance of the gut wall—S. C. Truelove
2: the process of complying with a regimen of treatment simplified drug regimens may encourage better compliance
Law Dictionary
compliance
playLegal Definition of compliance
1 : an act or process of complying with a demand or recommendation
2 : observance of official requirements
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