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compliant

comp·liant

UK/kəmˈplʌɪənt/ US/kəmˈplaɪənt/ rare

adjective

1.

disposed or willing to comply

  • “children compliant with the parental will”
2.

willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

  • “too acquiescent to challenge authority”
  • “a gentle and biddable soul”
  • “children compliant with the parental will”
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3.

easily influenced or imposed on

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4.

evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

  • “compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others”
  • “a fine fiery blast against meek conformity” Orville Prescott
  • “she looked meek but had the heart of a lion”
  • “was submissive and subservient”
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Origin

From comply + -ant.

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