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!