1. The act of complying with rules, laws, or requests without active engagement, enthusiasm, or resistance; mere submission without voluntary cooperation
The employees showed only passive compliance with the new safety regulations, following them without understanding their importance.
Os funcionários demonstraram apenas conformidade passiva com os novos regulamentos de segurança, seguindo-os sem compreender sua importância.
2. Acceptance of demands or requirements without protest, objection, or proactive participation
His passive compliance masked his true disagreement with the company's decision.
Sua conformidade passiva mascarava seu verdadeiro desacordo com a decisão da empresa.