compliance
noun /kəmˈplaɪəns/
/kəmˈplaɪəns/
[uncountable]- the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
- compliance (with something) procedures that must be followed to ensure full compliance with the law
- in compliance with something Safety measures were carried out in compliance with paragraph 6 of the building regulations.
- (business) The compliance officer is responsible for enforcing policies and procedures.
- compliance with somebody/something (disapproving) the quality of being too willing to agree with somebody or do what they want
- He was appalled by his parents' unquestioning compliance with the regime.