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conformity

con·form·i·ty [ kən fáwrmətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. doing and thinking as others: behavior or thought that is socially acceptable or expected
a certain lack of conformity in his attitudes

2. following of standard: compliance with a fixed standard, regulation, or requirement

3. agreement in form: agreement, correspondence, or similarity in structure, manner, or character

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