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compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
a
: the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
Patient compliance in completing the treatment regimens was excellent.—Georgia A. Chrousos
b
: conformity in fulfilling official requirements
His actions were in compliance with state law.
2
: a disposition to yield to others
3
: the ability of an object to yield elastically when a force is applied : flexibility
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Examples of compliance in a Sentence
She was rewarded for her compliance.
There has been a low rate of compliance with the new law.
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An audit of the Louisiana Department of Education’s seclusion and restraint practices for students with disabilities reveals underreporting and compliance with state laws.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Identify Priority Data The question is not how much is too much data, but what data is important to facilitate a business’s existence and growth, and how does that data align with corporate and customer KPIs or compliance requirements?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Amid the rapid growth of AI in legal technology, one professional is standing out for his pioneering work in regulatory compliance and SEC filings.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
But since the 2021 sewage spill, Hyperion has seen a surge in compliance issues.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliance. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
: the act or process of complying
2
: a readiness or willingness to yield to others
Medical Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
: the ability or process of yielding to changes in pressure without disruption of structure or function
a study of pulmonary compliance
the tone of colonic muscle as judged by compliance of the gut wall—S. C. Truelove
2
: the process of complying with a regimen of treatment
simplified drug regimens may encourage better compliance
Legal Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-əns
1
: an act or process of complying with a demand or recommendation
2
: observance of official requirements
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