An act of complying. / (uncountable) The state of being compliant. / (uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.

plural of compliance

The condition of being compliant; compliance, complaisance

plural of compliancy

(rare) Compliance with a list of standards without regard for their spirit.

The use of painful stimulus to control a subject, including the use of pressure on painful areas, hyperextension or hyperflexion, weapons, or chemical irritants.

(uncountable, software engineering) The practice of ensuring that a product supports a set of features considered important for marketing, regardless of whether they are valuable features.

The practice of adhering strictly to published standards.

Alternative form of noncompliance

(US, automotive) A motor vehicle made in a manner to comply to government specification, in quantities to comply to government regulations on quota minimums, to sell to the public, frequently in limited areas, at a loss, without promotion, and under active dissuasion among dealers.