Compliance

noun the act or process of reducing or lessening something, such as a nuisance or a problem

• The government implemented an abatement plan to reduce pollution levels in the city.
• The city council is working on an abatement strategy to clean up the streets.
• We need to start an abatement project ASAP to fix this mess.
• His apology was like an abatement for the hurt he caused.

adjective continuing without change; enduring; steadfast

• She was known for her abiding commitment to the principles of justice and equality.
• I have an abiding love for chocolate chip cookies.
• My friend's abiding crush on that celebrity is getting out of hand.
• The abiding sense of loss he felt after his grandfather passed away never truly went away.

adjective Honest and open, not trying to hide anything

• It is important to always conduct business in an aboveboard manner to maintain trust and credibility.
• Let's make sure everything we do is aboveboard so we don't get into any trouble.
• We gotta keep things aboveboard, no shady business allowed.
• His intentions may seem aboveboard, but you never know what someone is truly thinking.

noun the quality or state of being accountable; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions

• The company's culture of accountability ensures that all employees take responsibility for their actions.
• We need to hold each other accountable for our work to maintain accountability within the team.
• Dude, you gotta own up to your mistakes and show some accountability.
• In order to reach our goals, we must carry the weight of accountability on our shoulders.

verb to stick firmly to a surface or substance; to follow closely or exactly

• The employees strictly adhered to the company's dress code policy.
• We made sure to stick to the rules and adhered to them.
• We totally followed the guidelines and adhered to them.
• Just like a magnet, she adhered to her principles no matter what.