conformity :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

conformance

n. correspondence in form or appearance

ossification

n. hardened conventionality

conformism

n. orthodoxy in thoughts and belief

accord, accordance

n. concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal"

abidance, submission, compliance, conformation

n. acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

congruity, congruousness, congruence

n. the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate

cooperation

n. joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission"

interaction

n. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting

engagement, involvement, participation

n. the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"

allegiance, fealty

n. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)

acquiescence

n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

respect, deference

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

obedience

n. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

conquest, conquering, enslavement, subjection, subjugation

n. the act of conquering

submission, compliance

n. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another

nonconformity, nonconformance

n. a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs

discord, dissension

n. disagreement among those expected to cooperate

disobedience, noncompliance

n. the failure to obey

nonconformity

n. failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior

defiance

n. a defiant act

resistance

n. group action in opposition to those in power

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