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Compliance

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

UK: /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/ | US: /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

Definitions

  1. The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
  2. The state of being obedient or yielding.
  3. In medicine, the ability of an organ or tissue to stretch and return to normal.

Usage Examples

  • "The company ensures compliance with all safety regulations."
  • "His compliance with the new policies was commendable."
  • "Lung compliance is an important factor in respiratory health."

Etymology

Derived from Latin compliantia, from compliēre meaning "to fill up, complete." Entered English in the 17th century.

Synonyms

  • Obedience
  • Adherence
  • Conformity
  • Submission

Antonyms

  • Defiance
  • Resistance
  • Rebellion
  • Noncompliance

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishCumplimiento/kumpliˈmjento/
FrenchConformité/kɔ̃.fɔʁ.mi.te/
GermanEinhaltung/ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltʊŋ/
Hindiअनुपालन/anupālan/
Chinese合规/héguī/
Japanese遵守/junshu/
Russianсоблюдение/soblʲuʲdʲenʲɪje/
Arabicامتثال/imtiṯāl/
Tamilபின்பற்றுதல்/piṉpaṟṟutal/
Bengaliঅনুসরণ/onushoron/
Kannadaಅನುಸರಣೆ/anusarane/
Marathiपालन/pālan/
Teluguఅనుసరణ/anusarana/
Punjabiਅਨੁਸਰਣ/anusarṇ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

UK: The "i" sound is more distinct in "pli". | US: The "i" sound is softer and blends with the following vowel.

Historical Usage

Originally used in legal contexts, "compliance" expanded into medical, technical, and business fields over time.

Cultural Nuances

In corporate settings, compliance is often associated with regulatory standards, while in everyday use, it implies obedience.

More Information

Compliance is critical in legal, medical, and corporate environments. Failing to comply with laws or regulations can lead to penalties.

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