Acatamiento (en. Compliance)

/akatamiˈento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of submitting to an authority or a norm.
Compliance with laws is fundamental in a civilized society.
El acatamiento de las leyes es fundamental en una sociedad civilizada.
Respect and acceptance of something deemed mandatory.
Adherence to the court's decisions is essential for maintaining order.
El acatamiento de las decisiones del tribunal es esencial para mantener el orden.
Acceptance of a duty or responsibility.
His compliance with the regulations was exemplary.
Su acatamiento al reglamento fue ejemplar.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'acatamentum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adherence to rules
Compliance with established rules.
acatamiento de normas
lack of compliance
Non-observance of norms or regulations.
falta de acatamiento
demand compliance
To demand adherence to orders or guidelines.
exigir acatamiento

Related Words

compliance
Action of complying.
acato
obedience
Fulfillment of what is ordered.
obediencia
submission
Act of submitting to the will of another.
sumisión

Slang Meanings

Compliance grudgingly
Sometimes compliance comes only in a forced manner.
A veces el acatamiento llega solamente de forma forzada.
excessive compliance
They demonstrated excessive compliance with the orders of their superiors.
Demostraron un acatamiento excesivo a las órdenes de sus superiores.