compliance

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)An act of complying.

   “strict compliance”

   “regulatory compliance”

   “full compliance”

2. (uncountable)The state of being compliant.

   “The software ensures compliance with data protection laws.”

3. (uncountable)The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.

   “His quick compliance with the order impressed the officer.”

4. (countable, uncountable)A measure of the extension or displacement of a loaded structure; its flexibility
5. (countable, uncountable)The accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan
6. (uncountable)The department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with.