Meaning of the word conformity in English

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conformity

US /kənˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/
UK /kənˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

compliance with standards, rules, or laws

Example:
The building design is in conformity with safety regulations.
Strict conformity to the dress code is required.
2.

behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards

Example:
Social conformity can sometimes stifle individual expression.
He struggled with the pressure of conformity in his new school.
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