Both Uses
conform
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The Lords of Discipline
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- Since I was born a McLean and not a St. Croix, I was not tormented by the formidable demons of the city that cried out in disengaged voices for conformity from its sons and daughters.†
Chpt 1.2conformity = compliance, fitting in, or being similar to what is normal
- It demanded a limitless conformity from its sons, and we concurred blindly.†
Chpt 1.10 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(conform) to comply, fit in, or be similar to what is normal
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Although the forms conform and conformity (referring to complying with established customs or doctrines) are more often used, conformist is more likely to appear on standardized tests.