Comply vs. Compliance

Comply vs. Compliance — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Comply and Compliance

Complyverb

To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

Compliancenoun

An act of complying.

Complyverb

(archaic) To accomplish, to fulfil.

Compliancenoun

(uncountable) The state of being compliant.

Complyverb

(archaic) To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

Compliancenoun

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

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Complyverb

(archaic) To enfold; to embrace.

Compliancenoun

(mechanics) A measure of the extension or displacement of a loaded structure; its flexibility

Complyverb

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes;

He complied with my instructionsYou must comply or else!Follow these simple rulesabide by the rules

Compliancenoun

(medicine) The accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan

Compliancenoun

The department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with.

Compliancenoun

acting according to certain accepted standards

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Compliancenoun

happy friendly agreement

Compliancenoun

a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

Compliancenoun

the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another