Conformity

Conformity
Conformity Con*form"i*ty, n.; pl. {Conformities}. [Cf. F. conformit['e].] 1. Correspondence in form, manner, or character; resemblance; agreement; congruity; -- followed by to, with, or between. [1913 Webster]

By our conformity to God. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]

The end of all religion is but to draw us to a conformity with God. --Dr. H.More. [1913 Webster]

A conformity between the mental taste and the sensitive taste. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

2. (Eng. Eccl. Hist.) Compliance with the usages of the Established Church. [1913 Webster]

The king [James I.] soon afterward put forth a proclamation requiring all ecclesiastical and civil officers to do their duty by enforcing conformity. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]


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  • conformity — early 15c., conformyte, from M.Fr. conformité (14c.), from L.L. conformitatem (nom. conformitas), from conformis similar in shape, from conformare (see CONFORM (Cf. conform)). Modern form is from 17c …   Etymology dictionary

  • conformity — ► NOUN 1) compliance with conventions, rules, or laws. 2) similarity in form or type …   English terms dictionary

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  • conformity — n. 1) strict conformity 2) conformity to 3) in conformity with * * * [kən fɔːmɪtɪ] in conformity with strict conformity conformity to …   Combinatory dictionary

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