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com·pli·ance
 compliance
- pronunciation:
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plaI
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noun |
| definition 1: |
acquiescence or conformity.
I acted in compliance with your request.an ordinance in compliance with state law- synonyms:
- accordance, acquiescence, assent, conformity, deference
- antonyms:
- defiance, nonconformity
- similar words:
- acceptance, accommodation, agreement, capitulation, complaisance, conformation, obedience, observance, submission
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| definition 2: |
an inclination or tendency to yield to others.
- synonyms:
- amenability, obeisance, servility, submissiveness
- antonyms:
- defiance, intractability
- similar words:
- accommodation, assent, complaisance, deference, obedience, passivity, tractability
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| related words: |
adaptation, adjustment, allowance, concession, conformation |
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