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complying

 

[ kəmˈplaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

following rules

Complying refers to the act of conforming to rules, standards, or laws. It implies an acknowledgment of authority and a willingness to adhere to guidelines established by an individual or organization. The term is commonly used in legal and regulatory environments, where adherence to policies and procedures is mandated. Complying can also involve meeting specific requirements outlined in contracts or agreements. Overall, it denotes a commitment to follow prescribed norms or directives.

Synonyms

adhering, conforming, following, obeying, submitting

Examples of usage

  • The company is complying with environmental regulations.
  • Students are expected to be complying with the school's code of conduct.
  • He was not complying with the terms of his probation.

Translations

Translations of the word "complying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cumprindo

🇮🇳 पालन करना

🇩🇪 einhalten

🇮🇩 mematuhi

🇺🇦 дотримуючись

🇵🇱 przestrzegając

🇯🇵 遵守する

🇫🇷 conformité

🇪🇸 cumpliendo

🇹🇷 uygunluk sağlama

🇰🇷 준수하는

🇸🇦 الامتثال

🇨🇿 dodržování

🇸🇰 dodržiavanie

🇨🇳 遵守

🇸🇮 spoštovanje

🇮🇸 fara að

🇰🇿 сәйкес келу

🇬🇪 შესრულება

🇦🇿 baxmaq

🇲🇽 cumpliendo

Etymology

The word 'complying' originates from the Latin verb 'complicare,' which means 'to fold together.' Over time, it evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century. The sense of compliance has come to mean the act of yielding to or obeying a command, request, or demand. In legal contexts, compliance involves the fulfillment of obligations laid out by statutes or regulations. This term has gained significant traction in recent decades, particularly in the realm of corporate governance and international standards, where organizations are required to comply with a vast array of governmental regulations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,428, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.