Regulatory Compliance Jargon

noun the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects

• The government is implementing stricter regulations to reduce pollution levels in the city.
• We really need to do something about the pollution in our neighborhood.
• Dude, the pollution in this area is off the charts!
• The pollution of negative thoughts was evident in her demeanor.

verb To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

• It is important to read across multiple sources before drawing any conclusions.
• Make sure to read across all the reviews before deciding on which restaurant to go to.
• I read across all the gossip on social media to stay updated.
• To truly understand the situation, you need to read across the lines and analyze the underlying meaning.

noun A type of law that is prohibited because it is deemed harmful, rather than inherently wrong

• Malum prohibitum refers to acts that are prohibited by law but are not inherently evil or morally wrong.
• Jaywalking is an example of a malum prohibitum offense.
• Nobody really cares about malum prohibitum stuff like jaywalking.
• In the grand scheme of things, malum prohibitum violations are minor infractions.