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Compliance (Noun)

The act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The company's compliance with the government's regulations was seen as a necessary evil to avoid penalties.
Her compliance with her parents' wishes was motivated by a desire to avoid conflict.
The new employee's compliance with the company's policies was impressive, given her limited experience.
The government's compliance with international human rights standards was a major factor in securing foreign aid.
The athlete's compliance with the coach's instructions was essential to achieving a winning strategy.

Acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices".