com·pli·ance

[kuhm-plahy-uhns]
noun
1.
the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding.
2.
a tendency to yield readily to others, especially in a weak and subservient way.
3.
conformity; accordance: in compliance with orders.
4.
cooperation or obedience: Compliance with the law is expected of all.
5.
Physics.
a.
the strain of an elastic body expressed as a function of the force producing the strain.
b.
a coefficient expressing the responsiveness of a mechanical system to a periodic force.

Origin:
1635–45; comply + -ance

o·ver·com·pli·ance, noun
pre·com·pli·ance, noun
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compliance or compliancy (kəmˈplaɪəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of complying; acquiescence
2.  a disposition to yield to or comply with others
3.  C a measure of the ability of a mechanical system to respond to an applied vibrating force, expressed as the reciprocal of the system's stiffness
 
compliancy or compliancy
 
n

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compliance
1640s, from comply.
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compliance com·pli·ance (kəm-plī'əns)
n.

  1. A measure of the ease with which a structure or substance may be deformed, especially a measure of the ease with which a hollow organ may be distended.

  2. The degree of constancy and accuracy with which a patient follows a prescribed regimen, as distinguished from adherence or maintenance.

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Example sentences
The team can advise and provide measures to ensure effective custody and
  control in compliance with applicable law and policy.
Compliance with federal and state guidelines therefore involves plenty of red
  tape and people are frustrated by the delays.
Information on compliance monitoring inspections and evaluations.
By law, vaccinations can only be administered by informed consent, yet
  compliance is mandatory.
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