Meaning & use
compliance
The act of obeying a rule, standard, law, or request, especially one set by an authority.
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The factory upgraded its equipment to ensure compliance with new safety regulations.
Employees complete annual training to maintain compliance with data protection laws.
A note on using this word
Compliance is common in legal, business, and regulatory contexts; use 'obedience' for a more personal or informal sense of following orders.
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