compliance

/'kɔmplaiəns/
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compliance

The company ensures compliance with all safety regulations.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another: The action of complying with a command, request, or rule, often involving yielding authority.
    • A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others: A personal inclination to be agreeable or obedient to others.
    • Acting according to certain accepted standards: The state or fact of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The company ensured full compliance with the new safety regulations.
    • Her compliance with her parents' wishes made her unhappy.
    • The software update is necessary for regulatory compliance.
Advanced Usage
  • In compliance with: In accordance with a rule, law, or request.
    • The building was constructed in compliance with all local zoning laws.
  • As a measure of compliance: Used to assess the degree to which rules are followed.
    • The audit was conducted as a measure of compliance with financial standards.
Variants and Related Words
  • Compliant (adj): Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
    • He was a compliant and obedient child.
  • Comply (verb): To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.
    • All visitors must comply with the security procedures.
Synonyms
  • Conformity: Acting according to social standards or rules.
  • Obedience: Compliance with an order, request, or law.
  • Acquiescence: The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Antonyms
  • Defiance: Open resistance or bold disobedience.
  • Noncompliance: Failure or refusal to comply.
  • Rebellion: An act of violent or open resistance.
Related Phrases
  • Regulatory compliance: The act of adhering to legal rules set by governing bodies.
    • The finance department handles all matters of regulatory compliance.
  • Voluntary compliance: Willingly following rules without coercion.
    • The program relies on the voluntary compliance of citizens.
compliance

The company ensures compliance with all safety regulations.

Noun
  1. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
  2. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
  3. acting according to certain accepted standards
    • their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices