compliance

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic

n. the department in a company that makes sure everyone follows the rules.

n. the internal department or function within an organisation responsible for ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

“If you have questions about the new policy, you should talk to someone in compliance.”

“The compliance department issued a memo regarding the ethical implications of accepting gifts from potential vendors.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. how well a patient follows the doctor's advice or takes their medicine.

n. the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice, particularly regarding medication schedules or lifestyle changes.

“The doctor was worried about the patient's compliance with the daily exercise plan.”

“Poor patient compliance remains a significant barrier to the effective management of chronic hypertension.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal · Literary

n. the habit of doing what other people want you to do.

n. a disposition or tendency to yield to the wishes or demands of others.

“Her quiet compliance made it easy for her boss to give her extra work.”

“The negotiator mistook his opponent's outward compliance for a genuine willingness to concede on the core issues of the treaty.”