conformity

Meaning

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.

Example Sentences

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

The school enforces strict conformity to its dress code.

The students were praised for their conformity to the school regulations.

Example Expressions

in conformity with

Synonyms

compliance, adherence, conventionality, Compliance, Obedience, Agreement, obedience, agreement

Entry 1

compliance, adherence, conventionality

Entry 2

Compliance, Obedience, Agreement

Entry 3

compliance, obedience, adherence, agreement

Antonyms

rebellion, deviation, dissent, Deviation, Nonconformity, Rebellion, resistance, noncompliance

Entry 1

rebellion, deviation, dissent

Entry 2

Deviation, Nonconformity, Rebellion

Entry 3

rebellion, resistance, noncompliance

Collocations

conformity to rules, social conformity, strict conformity