compliance
UK: kəmˈplaɪəns | US: kəmˈplaɪəns
n. the act of obeying a rule, agreement, or demand
n. the state of conforming to standards or regulations
n. (medicine) the degree to which a patient follows medical advice
compliance = com<with> + pli<fold/bend> + ance<noun suffix>
- com<with>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- pli<fold/bend>: From Latin plicare, meaning "to fold" or "to bend," reflecting adaptability or submission.
- ance<noun suffix>: Forms nouns indicating a state or quality (e.g., "resistance," "acceptance").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin complere (to fill up, fulfill), evolving through Old French complir (to accomplish). The root pli (fold/bend) metaphorically suggests yielding or adapting to external demands, hence "compliance" as submission to rules. The suffix -ance solidifies it as a noun denoting the state of conformity.
The company ensured full compliance with environmental laws.
Patient compliance is critical for effective treatment.
The software checks for regulatory compliance automatically.
Non-compliance may result in penalties.
Her strict compliance with the guidelines earned praise.