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.

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