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!
Fangirl 2: Was it canon compliant?
Fangirl 1: Yeah, it had all the same characters and plot details as the show!
by strawbfairy March 8, 2017