adj
compliant
kuhm-PLUH-eernt
adj
1
Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
"The staff were compliant with the new dress code without complaint."
2
Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.
"The building was renovated to be fully compliant with fire safety codes."
How to Use Compliant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFollowing the rules, or willing to do what's asked.
Common pairings
fully compliant
compliant with regulations
Word Forms
more compliant comparative, most compliant superlative
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Etymology
From comply plus the adjective ending -ant.