abidance abidance /əˈbaɪdəns/

noun

1. The act of abiding (enduring without yielding)  ( abidance )
   the act of abiding (enduring without yielding)
   
2. The act of dwelling in a place  ( abidance , residency , residence )
   the act of dwelling in a place
   
3. Acting according to certain accepted standards  ( abidance , conformation , compliance , conformity )
   acting according to certain accepted standards
    Their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
   their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices