English · Work & Business
compliance
/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
[/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/]
following rules
Advancednoun
Definition
The act of conforming to laws, regulations, standards, or requirements.
Example
The bank hired more staff to ensure compliance with new data protection regulations.
The bank hired more staff to ensure compliance with new data protection regulations.
Etymology
From Latin 'complere' (to fulfill); the regulatory sense grew with modern corporate law.
How & Where It’s Used
Central in finance, healthcare, and corporate governance.