compliance

English

Etymology

From comply +‎ -ance.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪəns

Noun

compliance (countable and uncountable, plural compliances)

  1. An act of complying.
    strict compliance
    regulatory compliance
    full compliance
  2. (uncountable) The state of being compliant.
    The software ensures compliance with data protection laws.
  3. (uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.
    His quick compliance with the order impressed the officer.
  4. (mechanics) A measure of the extension or displacement of a loaded structure; its flexibility
  5. (medicine) The accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan
  6. (uncountable, business) The department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with.

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Portuguese

Noun

compliance m (uncountable)

  1. (business) compliance (the department of a business that ensures government regulations are complied with)