overcompliance

/ˌoʊvərkəmˈplaɪəns/
noun
  1. Excessive or unnecessary obedience to rules, requests, or expectations.
    • Overcompliance in the classroom can sometimes stifle creativity and independent thinking.
    • The new safety regulations led to overcompliance, with workers following procedures that weren't even required.
    • Her overcompliance with her boss's demands left her exhausted and stressed.
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