compliance
Compliance is the act of following a rule, law, or specific order. It is most often used to describe when a person or a company obeys legal requirements or safety standards.
Examples
3 of 5The children showed compliance with the new rules at school.
The children showed compliance with the new rules at school.
Full compliance with the treaty is required from all participating nations.
Full compliance with the treaty is required from all participating nations.
I'm in compliance with my diet today, so no cake for me.
I'm in compliance with my diet today, so no cake for me.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Comply' + 'Dance'. Imagine dancing exactly to the beat of the rules to stay in compliance.
Quick Quiz
The factory was closed because it was not in ________ with safety laws.
Correct!
The correct answer is: compliance
Examples
The children showed compliance with the new rules at school.
everydayThe children showed compliance with the new rules at school.
Full compliance with the treaty is required from all participating nations.
formalFull compliance with the treaty is required from all participating nations.
I'm in compliance with my diet today, so no cake for me.
informalI'm in compliance with my diet today, so no cake for me.
Researchers monitored the patients' compliance with the prescribed medical treatment.
academicResearchers monitored the patients' compliance with the prescribed medical treatment.
Our firm hired an expert to ensure compliance with all environmental laws.
businessOur firm hired an expert to ensure compliance with all environmental laws.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in compliance with
in compliance with
bring into compliance
bring into compliance
safety compliance
safety compliance
Often Confused With
A 'complaint' is an expression of unhappiness or pain, while 'compliance' is following rules.
A 'compliment' is a polite expression of praise.
Usage Notes
This word is almost always used with the preposition 'with'. It is a common term in legal, medical, and business environments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'compliance to' the rules, but the correct preposition is 'compliance with'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Comply' + 'Dance'. Imagine dancing exactly to the beat of the rules to stay in compliance.
Word Origin
From the verb 'comply', which comes from the Old French 'complir', meaning to fulfill or finish.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In global corporate culture, compliance departments are vital for ensuring companies follow ethics and anti-corruption laws.
Quick Quiz
The factory was closed because it was not in ________ with safety laws.
Correct!
The correct answer is: compliance
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