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compliance

noun
comĀ·​pliĀ·​ance | \ kəm-ĖˆplÄ«-ən(t)s How to pronounce compliance (audio) \

Definition of compliance

1a : 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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Privacy and regulatory compliance For larger enterprise, the story is somewhat different. Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, "ā€œEverything as a serviceā€ is comingā€”but weā€™re not there quite yet," 10 Sep. 2019 Dave Roberts, a special advisor to USC President Carol Folt who previously served as the schoolā€™s vice president of athletics compliance, will become the interim athletic director. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, "USC athletic director Lynn Swann resigns," 9 Sep. 2019 Both agreed that a larger challenge looms: ADA compliance -- referring to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Citizens voice support for Avon Lake Play Space renovation," 9 Sep. 2019 The law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, a national leader in hospital, health and wellness compliance, would be hired to conduct a new investigation. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, "Nassar survivors: MSU president must act after 'complete betrayal' from board members," 9 Sep. 2019 Frotman's post had been vacant until last month, when Robert Cameron, previously the top compliance official at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, was named to the position. NBC News, "Inside the Education Department's effort to 'obstruct' student loan investigations," 9 Sep. 2019 But compliance seems the better choice, especially since Arm wants to ensure his ex Ursula (Niamh Algar) and their five-year-old autistic son Jack (Kiljan Moroney) stay as safe as possible in what is increasingly proving to be a no-exit existence. Keith Uhlich, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Calm with Horses': Film Review | TIFF 2019," 7 Sep. 2019 The company is now relentlessly pursuing corporate teams with thousands of users by adding security, administrative, and compliance features for large enterprises. Michael J. Coren, Quartz, "Slackā€™s first public earnings are a speed bump on its way to owning enterprise," 5 Sep. 2019 Homes are required to have metal reinforcements for roof beams to withstand winds into the upper limits of a Category 4 hurricane, and compliance is generally tight for those who can afford it. DĆ”nica Coto, Twin Cities, "Dorian triggers massive flooding in Bahamas; at least 5 dead," 2 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of compliance

circa 1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for compliance

see comply

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More Definitions for compliance

compliance

noun

English Language Learners Definition of compliance

formal : the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do : the act or process of complying

compliance

noun
comĀ·​pliĀ·​ance | \ kəm-ĖˆplÄ«-ən(t)s How to pronounce compliance (audio) \

Medical Definition of compliance

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

compliance

noun
comĀ·​pliĀ·​ance | \ kəm-ĖˆplÄ«-əns How to pronounce compliance (audio) \

Legal Definition of compliance

1 : an act or process of complying with a demand or recommendation
2 : observance of official requirements

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