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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By automating the deregulation process, the administration aims to reduce government spending and compliance burdens significantly.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Trump extended ByteDance’s compliance deadline until Sept. 17.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Supply Chains And Logistics Integrating digital identity into supply chains and logistics enhances traceability, authenticity checks, compliance and more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The agency recovered nearly $16 million in pay for workers, and Disaster Management signed a compliance agreement with the agency designed to prevent further violations.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Trump extended ByteDance’s compliance deadline until Sept. 17.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Supply Chains And Logistics Integrating digital identity into supply chains and logistics enhances traceability, authenticity checks, compliance and more.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The agency recovered nearly $16 million in pay for workers, and Disaster Management signed a compliance agreement with the agency designed to prevent further violations.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compliance. Accessed 29 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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