conformity
IPA: kʌnfˈɔrmʌti
noun
- The state of things being similar or identical.
- A point of resemblance; a similarity.
- The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
- The ideology of adhering to one standard or social uniformity.
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Examples of "conformity" in Sentences
- Bartlett understands that “rigid conformity is being enforced.”
- The self-titled debut album from The Urgency is a lesson in conformity and catchy hooks.
- I think that kind of conformity is something that is imposed by turning the citizen into a customer.
- Here, conformity is valued above all else, and suspicion governs every exchange among neighbors, classmates, and even friends.
- The judge pointed out that all these activities are unconstitutional and not in conformity with Hungary's international obligations.
- Their actions were in conformity with their declared intentions: they could have dropped off the aid, had it screened and forwarded on.
- These innovations alone were supposed to represent the true spirit of the Council, and starting from and in conformity with them, it would be possible to move ahead.
- The lawful inhabitants of all territories occupied by Israel since June 5, 1967 must have unimpeded access to international waters and air space, in conformity with all UN resolutions and international law.
- Pillay is "concerned about reports of an increasing number of arrests, which may not be in conformity with the law, and the possible illegal use of excessive force and acts of violence by some militia members," her office said.
- I think I can concede that the political branches of government do not always act in conformity with the written constitution without surrendering the idea that the written words of constitution can and should be used to constrain those branches.
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