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
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
Synonyms
- acquiescence
- biddability
- compliancy
- deference
- docility
- obedience
- submissiveness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
She was rewarded for her compliance. There has been a low rate of compliance with the new law.
Recent Examples on the Web The Brazilian system focuses on companies’ compliance, rewarding them for reporting the use of genetic resources with an ethical biotrading certification. Olive Heffernan, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2022 Companies have said the law could interrupt shipments and raise compliance costs, and many have taken steps to either reorganize or scrutinize their supply chains. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The lease includes an option for a 20-year renewal based on compliance with terms and conditions. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 Katharine Robb, a post-doctorate fellow at Harvard University with a background in public health, said today’s inspectors focus too much on code compliance, which often hurts residents. jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2022 For Disabilities Act compliance, a firm, stable surface, typically a concrete pad at least 8 x 5 feet and aligned with the front door of the bus, is required. Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2022 Mayor Peter Nystrom said the funding is needed to take care of asbestos, lead pipes, and other areas that aren’t up to modern code compliance. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The compliance costs will likely be felt for project offerors; and to a certain extent, these costs could be passed on to investors themselves. Roberto Contreras, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Regulation can often be circumvented and may further decrease competition by creating compliance costs that only the largest companies can bear. Gabriel Nicholas, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 See More
Olive Heffernan, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2022 Companies have said the law could interrupt shipments and raise compliance costs, and many have taken steps to either reorganize or scrutinize their supply chains. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The lease includes an option for a 20-year renewal based on compliance with terms and conditions. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 Katharine Robb, a post-doctorate fellow at Harvard University with a background in public health, said today’s inspectors focus too much on code compliance, which often hurts residents. jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2022 For Disabilities Act compliance, a firm, stable surface, typically a concrete pad at least 8 x 5 feet and aligned with the front door of the bus, is required. Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2022 Mayor Peter Nystrom said the funding is needed to take care of asbestos, lead pipes, and other areas that aren’t up to modern code compliance. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The compliance costs will likely be felt for project offerors; and to a certain extent, these costs could be passed on to investors themselves. Roberto Contreras, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Regulation can often be circumvented and may further decrease competition by creating compliance costs that only the largest companies can bear. Gabriel Nicholas, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
comply + -ance
First Known Use
circa 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing compliance
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
S. C. Truelove2
: 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
compliance
noun
1
as in compliancy
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others a strong-willed pop star who is not known for her compliance Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- compliancy
- obedience
- acquiescence
- deference
- submissiveness
- docility
- assent
- humoring
- biddability
- consent
- subservience
- complaisance
- acceptance
- surrender
- receptivity
- receptiveness
- conformity
- slavishness
- obsequiousness
- subserviency
- servility
- amenability
- friendliness
- capitulation
- amiability
- submission
- cooperativeness
- sociability
- indulgence
- amicability
- affability
- cordiality
- geniality
- good-naturedness
- congeniality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- defiance
- disobedience
- hostility
- recalcitrance
- intractability
- ill will
- animosity
- enmity
- antipathy
2
as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from subordinates Synonyms & Similar Words
- obedience
- submission
- conformity
- subordination
- surrender
- submissiveness
- acquiescence
- agreeability
- discipline
- tractability
- abidance
- suppression
- capitulation
- subservience
- deference
- amenability
- restraint
- yielding
- docility
- repression
- obsequiousness
- obeisance
- meekness
- teachableness
- humility
- dutifulness
- control
- modesty
- slavishness
- inhibition
- trainability
- subserviency
- servility
- tractableness
- dutifulness
- order
- subordinateness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- noncompliance
- disobedience
- defiance
- rebellion
- recalcitrance
- insubordination
- intractability
- noncooperation
- refractoriness
- willfulness
- unruliness
- rebelliousness
- waywardness
- balkiness
- obstreperousness
- frowardness
- contrariness
- disrespect
- revolt
- rebelling
- recusancy
- insurrection
- outbreak
- insolence
- rudeness
- insurgency
- impudence
- mutiny
- perversity
- contumacy
- obstinacy
- stubbornness
- misbehavior
- insurgence
- pigheadedness
- self-will
- dissent
- mulishness
- naughtiness
- hardheadedness
- mischievousness
- obstinateness
- mutinousness
- dissidence
3
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law compliance with the statute was far from universal Synonyms & Similar Words
- adherence
- conformance
- conformity
- observance
- observation
- obedience
- keeping
- abidance
- upholding
- respect
- acquiescence
- deference
- submission
- surrender
- attendance
- regard
- accession
- attention
- honor
- heed
- notice
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violation
- breach
- infringement
- infraction
- contravention
- transgression
- disregard
- ignoring
- trespass
- delinquency
- neglect
- nonobservance
- challenge
- forgetting
- offense
- offence
- defiance
- sin
- dereliction
- rebellion
- wrong
- brush-off
- overlooking
- flouting