noun · academic
compliance
/kəmˈplaɪəns/com·PLI·ance
the act of obeying a rule, law, or request
Examples
“The factory was fined for non-compliance with safety rules.”
“Regulatory compliance is essential for banks.”
“They improved compliance through better training.”
Band 8 sentence
“High levels of corporate compliance not only reduce legal risk but also improve public trust in institutions.”
Collocations
- comply with
- regulatory compliance
- ensure compliance
Word family
Common mistakes
comply on the rules→comply with the rules
make compliance→ensure compliance
Say it for a higher band
5obey→6follow the rules→7+compliance
Synonyms
obedience
conformity
Easily confused
conpliance
“The report highlighted several compliance issues in the company.”
cooperation
“Successful projects require both compliance with rules and cooperation among team members.”
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