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compliance

[kuhm-plahy-uhns] / kəmˈplaɪ əns /


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Investigations found basic safety norms were flouted - explosives stored in makeshift sheds, weak enforcement, poor compliance and a combination of competitive, community-driven pressure to override regulations, according to a study published in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Introduced last year, the reforms were aimed at strengthening worker protections while simplifying compliance for employers.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Terner Center said going to multiple agencies for needed funding adds costs because developers have to endure higher legal, staffing and compliance costs to manage additional applications and contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Office of Government Ethics noted in the disclosures that Warsh will be in compliance with the law once those assets are sold.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“If you have compliance from the father, you can apply for a certificate of important information.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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