Both Uses of
compliance
in
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
- Put us, says some, on the footing we were on in sixty-three: To which I answer, the request is not now in the power of Britain to comply with, neither will she propose it; but if it were, and even should be granted, I ask, as a reasonable question, By what means is such a corrupt and faithless court to be kept to its engagements?†
Chpt Appe
- Such a request, had it been complied with a year ago, would have won the heart and soul of the Continent—but now it is too late, "The Rubicon is passed."†
Chpt Appe *
Definition:
to conform to rules or the wishes of others