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compliance

 noun
     
com‧pli‧ance [uncountable] formal
when someone obeys a rule, agreement, or demand [↪ comply]
in compliance with something
He changed his name to Lee in 1815 in compliance with his uncle's will.
compliance with
Patients should have a history of good compliance with treatment.
ensure/secure/enforce compliance
The staff involved should be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy.
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