A term used to describe a fanfiction's relationship to canon. It is used for fanfictions that are not set in an alternate
universe (
AU), meaning that the author made an effort to not contradict the canon setting,
plot development, characters, etc.
Fangirl 1: I read this
great fanfiction over the weekend
Fangirl 2: Was it canon compliant?
Fangirl 1: Yeah, it had all the same characters and
plot details as the
show!