Compliance

usgb/kəmˈplaɪəns/
noun

Following or obeying rules, laws or requests.

The company was praised for its compliance with environmental laws.
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Often appears as...

  • compliance with laws
  • compliance with standards
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Legal importance

Compliance indicates meeting legal or official standards, which is critical in many professions.

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The new regulations required strict compliance from all financial institutions.
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Authority respect

It often implies respecting authority or a set of standards set by an external body.

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Their compliance with the new safety protocols was commendable.
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Not voluntary

Compliance usually isn't voluntary but required to avoid legal issues or penalties.

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Despite their reluctance, they showed compliance with the new company policies.
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