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compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
a
: 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. Chrousos
b
: 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.
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In November, Super Micro appointed BDO USA as its independent auditor and submitted a plan to come into compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
The balance between the financial burden of compliance versus the potential increase in winnings is a topic of intense debate within the racing community.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
For confidential compliance assistance, employees and employers can call the agency’s toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243).
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
The complaint asks the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the Waukesha School District for compliance with the law.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliance. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
: the act or process of complying
2
: a readiness or willingness to yield to others
Medical Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
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
Legal Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-əns
1
: an act or process of complying with a demand or recommendation
2
: observance of official requirements
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