Compliance is the act of adhering to rules, regulations, and laws. CORRESPONDENCE refers to the exchange of written communication between two or more parties. OBSERVANCE is the practice of following a particular custom or rule. HABITUATION is the process of becoming accustomed to something. CONFORMITY is the act of conforming to accepted standards of behavior. TRACTABILITY is the ability to be easily managed or controlled. ORTHODOXY is the adherence to accepted beliefs or doctrines. CONSENT is permission for something to happen or AGREEMENT to do something. ADJUSTMENT is the act of making changes in order to accommodate or conform. ACQUIESCENCE is the passive acceptance of something without protest. ADAPTATION is the process of adjusting to new conditions. DEFERENCE is the respect and courtesy shown to someone. AGREEMENT is the action of coming to a mutual decision. ASSENT is the AGREEMENT to do something. MEEKNESS is the quality of being humble and submissive. SUBMISSION is the action of yielding to the authority or will of another.