Regulatory Compliance

verb past tense of certify, meaning to confirm or attest to the truth or accuracy of something

adjective describes a noun as being officially recognized as meeting certain standards or requirements

• The company only hires certified professionals to ensure high quality standards.
• I heard he's a certified genius when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a certified boss at her job.
• His dedication to his craft has certified him as a true master.

noun documents or papers that have been filed or submitted, typically for legal or official purposes

• The company's annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are thorough and detailed.
• I need to go through all these filings to find the information I'm looking for.
• I can't believe how many filings I have to deal with, it's overwhelming.
• His mind was like a filing cabinet, neatly organizing and storing away memories and information.

noun a general rule, principle, or piece of advice to follow

• The company policy manual clearly outlines the guideline for employee conduct.
• Make sure to follow the guideline for submitting your expenses to get reimbursed.
• I always try to stick to the guideline when it comes to meal prep.
• In life, there is no set guideline for success, everyone's journey is different.

noun the act of violating the law

adjective relating to or involved in breaking the law

• The act of lawbreaking is a serious offense that can result in legal consequences.
• If you keep lawbreaking like that, you're going to get yourself in trouble.
• He's always out there lawbreaking, thinking he's above the rules.
• Her rebellious spirit often leads her to acts of lawbreaking against societal norms.

noun the quality or state of being in accordance with the law

• The legality of the contract is being reviewed by our legal team.
• I'm not sure about the legality of downloading music from that website.
• I heard there's some shady stuff going on with the legality of that business.
• The artist pushes the boundaries of legality in their provocative artwork.

noun the performance of a lawful act in an illegal or improper manner

• The court found the company liable for misfeasance in handling the funds.
• The boss got in trouble for misfeasance at work.
• I heard he got fired for some shady misfeasance stuff.
• Her misfeasance in managing the project caused it to fail.

noun a medicine that is protected by a patent and is typically sold over the counter without a prescription

• The use of patent medicines declined with the advent of stricter regulations on their ingredients.
• My grandma swears by those old patent medicines for curing any ailment.
• I don't trust those patent medicines, they seem too sketchy to be effective.
• His promises of a quick fix were like a patent medicine for the soul, offering temporary relief but no real solution.

noun a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

adjective qualificational (relating to qualifications)

• She obtained her qualification from a prestigious university.
• He finally got his qualification after years of hard work.
• She's got the qualifications to back up her skills.
• His experience in the field is a strong qualification for the job.

noun a system of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing a sample of the output against the specification

• The company implemented strict quality control measures to ensure the products meet industry standards.
• We need to double-check everything before shipping out, it's all about quality control.
• Gotta make sure everything is on point with the quality control before sending it out.
• In life, quality control is like filtering out the bad to keep only the good around you.

noun a type of ribbon or adhesive tape that is colored red

• The company had to navigate through a lot of red tape in order to get the necessary permits.
• Dealing with all this red tape is such a hassle.
• I can't stand all the red tape involved in this process.
• The red tape of bureaucracy can often slow down progress.

noun a writ ordering a person to attend a court.

verb to summon with a subpoena.

• The lawyer issued a subpoena to compel the witness to testify in court.
• The cop served him with a subpoena to appear in court.
• They hit him with a subpoena to show up at the trial.
• The sudden rainstorm was like a subpoena from nature to stay indoors.

adjective describing something that has not been officially verified or approved

• The product is uncertified and may not meet safety standards.
• I heard that the new phone is uncertified, so I'm not sure if it's reliable.
• Don't buy that uncertified car, it's probably a lemon.
• Her uncertified talent shone through in every performance.

noun the practice of selecting a court in which to bring a lawsuit based on the belief that the court will rule in one's favor

• Forum shopping refers to the practice of selecting a specific court or jurisdiction in order to achieve a favorable outcome in a legal case.
• Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the most advantageous location to file a lawsuit.
• Some people try to game the system by forum shopping for the easiest court to win in.
• In a way, forum shopping is like trying to pick the best store to buy a product from for the cheapest price.

noun a person who oversees the operations and activities at a dock

• The dock officer inspected the cargo before allowing the ship to unload.
• The dock officer checked out the goods before letting them off the boat.
• The dock officer eyeballed the shipment before giving the green light for unloading.
• The dock officer acted as the gatekeeper for the cargo, ensuring everything was in order before proceeding.

noun a device that records the consumption of electricity, gas, or water in real time and communicates this information to the utility company for monitoring and billing purposes

• The smart meter accurately measures and records electricity usage in real-time.
• I heard that the new smart meter can help us save money on our electric bill.
• My mom got a fancy new smart meter installed in our house.
• The smart meter acts like a digital watchdog, monitoring our energy consumption.

noun a formal approval or permission to engage in a particular activity or profession

• Obtaining licensure is a crucial step in becoming a professional in many fields.
• You need to get your licensure sorted out before you can start working.
• I finally got my licensure paperwork done, so now I'm official!
• Having licensure is like having a key that unlocks many opportunities in your career.

noun a taxicab that operates without a license or outside of the regulations of a licensed taxi service

• I would advise against taking a gypsy cab as they are often unregulated and unsafe.
• Let's just grab a gypsy cab to get to the party quicker.
• We hopped in a gypsy cab to avoid the long wait for a regular taxi.
• Her makeshift business felt like a gypsy cab, operating on the fringes of legality.

noun an abbreviation for 'above'

• The alcohol by volume (ABV) of this wine is 14%.
• I prefer beers with a higher ABV.
• Let's grab some brews with a high ABV.
• His energy levels were abv the charts during the performance.

noun A term used to describe trivial administrative tasks or details that are time-consuming or unnecessary.

• The meeting was delayed due to the excessive amount of administrivia that needed to be addressed.
• I can't believe how much administrivia we have to deal with before we can get anything done.
• Ugh, I'm so over all this administrivia we have to deal with at work.
• The administrivia of life can sometimes feel like a never-ending maze of paperwork and red tape.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'company' is a noun as it refers to an organization or business entity.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'admitted' is an adjective that describes the company as being accepted or acknowledged.

• The admitted company has a long history of success in the industry.
• The company that got in has been around for a while and knows what they're doing.
• That company made the cut and is now part of the group.
• Being an admitted company is like gaining entry into an exclusive club.