over-compliance

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Definitions of over-compliance word

noun over-compliance the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding. 1
noun over-compliance a tendency to yield readily to others, especially in a weak and subservient way. 1
noun over-compliance conformity; accordance: in compliance with orders. 1
noun over-compliance cooperation or obedience: Compliance with the law is expected of all. 1
noun over-compliance 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. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; comply + -ance

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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