compliance
noun [ U ]
uk/kəmˈplaɪəns/ us LAW
the fact of obeying a particular law or rule, or of acting according to an agreement:
compliance with sth He pointed to the building's lack of compliance with building standards for the disabled.
compliance costs/procedures/standards, etc. The law imposes significant compliance costs on US businesses and is a deterrent to price competition.
We've been working hard to remain in compliance with all air pollution control laws.
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