definition of
compliance

[1] #1 compliance n. [conformity, conformation, abidance] acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices". wn

[2] #2 compliance n. [complaisance, compliancy, obligingness, deference] a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others. wn

[3] #3 compliance n. [submission] the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another. wn