C1nounformallawwork
US/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
UK/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
the act of obeying a rule, law or request
In context
All restaurants must be in compliance with the new food safety rules by June.
Inspectors visit factories regularly to check compliance with environmental laws.
She works as a compliance officer, making sure the bank follows every regulation.
Words that go with compliance
noun + preposition
- compliance withCompliance with the new rules is not optional.
verb + noun
- ensure complianceManagers must ensure compliance with safety standards.
- check complianceAuditors check compliance every year.
adjective + noun
- full complianceThe company says it is in full compliance with the law.
- regulatory complianceBanks spend millions on regulatory compliance.
- strict complianceThe project requires strict compliance with the budget.
noun + noun
- compliance officerThe compliance officer reviewed every contract.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company is in compliance to the law.Correct: The company is in compliance with the law.