Business Compliance Vocabulary

noun the act of conforming or the state of being conformed

verb to comply with rules, standards, or laws

• It is important to conform to the company's dress code during business hours.
• Just make sure you conform to the rules if you want to avoid any trouble.
• Don't worry about conforming to their standards, just be yourself.
• Sometimes it's necessary to conform to societal norms in order to fit in.

noun the act of enforcing; enforcement

verb to compel observance of or obedience to

• It is the duty of the police to enforce the law.
• The teacher enforces the rules in the classroom.
• The bouncer enforces the dress code at the club.
• The company enforces strict deadlines for project completion.

noun a person who is negligent or acts negligently

adjective describes a person or behavior that shows a lack of care or attention

• The company was found negligent in their duty to provide a safe working environment.
• He was negligent in returning the borrowed tools on time.
• She's so negligent about keeping her room clean.
• His negligent attitude towards his health eventually caught up with him.

adjective describing a behavior or action that can be subject to punishment

• The crime he committed is punishable by up to ten years in prison.
• If you don't follow the rules, you could end up facing a punishable offense.
• Skipping school is punishable by detention.
• Neglecting your responsibilities is punishable by missed opportunities.

noun a military headquarters in French-speaking countries

• The company hired a professional firm to conduct an abri audit of their financial statements.
• They're getting an abri audit done on their books to make sure everything's in order.
• They're getting their books checked with an abri audit, just to be safe.
• The abri audit of his life revealed some hidden truths he wasn't ready to face.