conformity

Noun
Synonyms: conformanceconformationcomplianceabidanceconformismaccordaccordanceossification

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. correspondence in form or appearanceSynonyms: conformance
  2. acting according to certain accepted standards“their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”Synonyms: conformationcomplianceabidance
  3. orthodoxy in thoughts and beliefSynonyms: conformism
  4. concurrence of opinion“we are in accord with your proposal”Synonyms: accordaccordance
  5. hardened conventionalitySynonyms: ossification
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Conformity \Con*form"i*ty\, n.; pl. Conformities. [Cf. F. conformit['e].]

1.Correspondence in form, manner, or character; resemblance; agreement; congruity; -- followed by to, with, or between. [1913 Webster]

By our conformity to God.— Tillotson.[1913 Webster]
The end of all religion is but to draw us to a conformity with God.— Dr. H.More.[1913 Webster]
A conformity between the mental taste and the sensitive taste.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

2.(Eng. Eccl. Hist.) Compliance with the usages of the Established Church. [1913 Webster]

The king [James I.] soon afterward put forth a proclamation requiring all ecclesiastical and civil officers to do their duty by enforcing conformity.— Hallam.[1913 Webster]
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