compliance
/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
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Also seen as: compliances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of complying.
Noun
Examples
strict compliance
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being compliant.
Noun
Examples
The software ensures compliance with data protection laws.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “compliance” mean?
An act of complying.
Is “compliance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.