in compliance with
idiom
: in the way that is required by (a rule, law, etc.)
In compliance with a court order, the company has ceased operations.
The workers were not in full compliance with the rules.
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The lawsuit is asking the court to decide that if the city were to back up to hold the public vote required by the Greenlight Initiative, the city would still be considered in compliance with the housing laws.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
According to the recall notice, the center information display unit could display a blank screen when shifted into reverse, thus causing the vehicles to not be in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The Trump administration is working to fly a deported immigrant from Guatemala back to the U.S. in compliance with a judge's order, per a Department of Justice court filing on Wednesday evening.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 29 May 2025
Republicans scheduled the hearing at the earliest possible hour in compliance with House rules after the Budget Committee approved the package late Sunday.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
According to the recall notice, the center information display unit could display a blank screen when shifted into reverse, thus causing the vehicles to not be in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The Trump administration is working to fly a deported immigrant from Guatemala back to the U.S. in compliance with a judge's order, per a Department of Justice court filing on Wednesday evening.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 29 May 2025
Republicans scheduled the hearing at the earliest possible hour in compliance with House rules after the Budget Committee approved the package late Sunday.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 20 May 2025
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“In compliance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20compliance%20with. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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