compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s 
1
a
: 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
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
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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Other legislation to be discussed over 'Crypto Week' The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) seeks to bring clarity, simplify compliance and both confidence in digital financial technologies.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Ofcom noted that the compliance deadline is July 25.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
The voluntary compliance rate for paying taxes at both the state and federal levels is 85%.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
In a letter that was sent to the Fed chief on Thursday, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought cited the project’s cost overruns and raised questions about its compliance with the National Capital Planning Act, which requires a commission to OK renovation plans.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Ofcom noted that the compliance deadline is July 25.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
The voluntary compliance rate for paying taxes at both the state and federal levels is 85%.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
In a letter that was sent to the Fed chief on Thursday, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought cited the project’s cost overruns and raised questions about its compliance with the National Capital Planning Act, which requires a commission to OK renovation plans.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
1
: the act or process of complying
2
: a readiness or willingness to yield to others
Medical Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-ən(t)s
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
S. C. Truelove2
: the process of complying with a regimen of treatment
simplified drug regimens may encourage better compliance
Legal Definition
compliance
noun
com·pli·ance
kəm-ˈplī-əns
1
: an act or process of complying with a demand or recommendation
2
: observance of official requirements
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