compliance
Etymology

From comply + -ance.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /kəmˈplaɪəns/
Noun

compliance

  1. An act of complying.
  2. (uncountable) The state of being compliant.
  3. (uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.
  4. (mechanics) A measure of the extension or displacement of a loaded structure; its flexibility
  5. (medicine) The accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan
  6. (uncountable, business) The department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with.
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