the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding.

a tendency to yield readily to others, esp. in a weak and subservient way.

conformity; accordance

in compliance with orders.

cooperation or obedience

Compliance with the law is expected of all.

Physics .

the strain of an elastic body expressed as a function of the force producing the strain.

a coefficient expressing the responsiveness of a mechanical system to a periodic force.

noun

defiance , denial , disagreement , disobedience , dissension , dissent , fight , nonconformity , refusal , veto

noun

acquiescence , amenability , assent , complaisance , concession , concurrence , conformity , consent , deference , docility , obedience , observance , passivity , resignation , submission , submissiveness , tractability , yielding , amenableness , compliancy , tractableness , agreement , assiduity , civility , concord , conformance , facilitation , facility , harmony , obsequence , sequacity