compliance

//kəmˈplaɪ.əns//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Noun

complianceSingular
compliancesPlural
1

The act or state of conforming to rules, regulations, standards, or laws.

The company ensures strict compliance with all safety regulations.

2

A disposition or tendency to yield to the wishes or demands of others.

Her compliance with her parents' wishes surprised everyone.

3

The degree to which a material or structure deforms under stress; flexibility.

The compliance of the rubber allows it to absorb shock effectively.