as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
decided to go against his characteristic compliancy and stand up for himself
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Recent Examples of compliancy
While the legislation aims to address gaps in compliancy with federal transparency rules, the Wisconsin Hospital Association argues it's not needed as the state ranks high in transparency adherence.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 June 2025
The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.
—Joerg Leheste, Scientific American, 8 July 2024
These numbers are also fed to a random bit Generator algorithm (RGB) which distills further the entropy of quantum origin to produce random bits in compliancy to NIST 800-90A/B/C standard.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Apr. 2021
In Waukesha's Historic Five Points District, unique architectural features like the Nickell building's arched entryway into The Steaming Cup, can cause compliancy issues with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for accessible design.
—Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2020
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 June 2025
The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.
—Joerg Leheste, Scientific American, 8 July 2024
These numbers are also fed to a random bit Generator algorithm (RGB) which distills further the entropy of quantum origin to produce random bits in compliancy to NIST 800-90A/B/C standard.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Apr. 2021
In Waukesha's Historic Five Points District, unique architectural features like the Nickell building's arched entryway into The Steaming Cup, can cause compliancy issues with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for accessible design.
—Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliancy
Noun
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Thus the sign helps the greengrocer to conceal from himself the low foundations of his obedience, at the same time concealing the low foundations of power.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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One where belonging doesn't depend on performance, obedience, or getting it right the first time.—
Danielle Marie Holland,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And at the federal level, Congress is pressing pause on a new hemp definition that would have reshaped THC compliance nationwide.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Deutsche Bank has been trying to overcome a long history of compliance failures and regulatory scandals.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And acquiescence can be contagious.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even if clemency led the White House to dial back the ongoing efforts to punish Colorado, acquiescence today only invites future harassment.—
Max Potter,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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One truth of which Vigil seems deliberately oblivious is that many of those who inspire confidence and deference, as Boone did, have something going for them.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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The federal courts usually grant deference to the president when the government issues statements in the context of litigation.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Compliancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliancy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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