compliance
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Definition of compliance
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Synonyms & Antonyms for compliance
Synonyms
acquiescence, biddability, compliancy, deference, docility, obedience, submissiveness
Antonyms
defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance
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Examples of compliance in a Sentence
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Privacy and regulatory compliance For larger enterprise, the story is somewhat different. — Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, "“Everything as a service” is coming—but we’re not there quite yet," 10 Sep. 2019 Dave Roberts, a special advisor to USC President Carol Folt who previously served as the school’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, "Slack’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. — Dánica Coto, Twin Cities, "Dorian triggers massive flooding in Bahamas; at least 5 dead," 2 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'compliance.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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