compliance
Translation
compliance, adherence, observance
Examples
The company is in compliance with the new regulations.
The company is in compliance with the new regulations.
He acted in compliance with his parents' wishes.
He acted in compliance with his parents' wishes.
Grammar Patterns
((in compliance with sth.)) the action of obeying a rule or request The company is in compliance with the new regulations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adherence, observance, conformity; Antonyms: defiance, violation, resistance
Etymology
From Latin 'complere' (to fill up). 'Com-' (together) + 'plere' (to fill), evolved to mean fulfilling another's wishes.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'in line' with the rules. 'Compliance' means you are in the correct line.