Compliance

[/kəmˈplaɪəns/]
nounfemininepl: compliances
conformidade
1. the action or fact of complying with a wish or command
The company ensured compliance with all safety regulations.
A empresa garantiu conformidade com todos os regulamentos de segurança.
2. the state of being in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, or legislation
Environmental compliance is mandatory for all manufacturing facilities.
A conformidade ambiental é obrigatória para todas as instalações de manufatura.
3. willingness to comply; obedience
The employee's compliance with company policies was exemplary.
A conformidade do funcionário com as políticas da empresa foi exemplar.
4. in business and law: adherence to rules, regulations, and standards
The legal team conducted a compliance audit to identify any gaps.
O time jurídico realizou uma auditoria de conformidade para identificar lacunas.
In Brazilian business culture, compliance has become increasingly important with globalization and international corporate governance standards. The word is frequently used in Portuguese as 'conformidade' in formal contexts, but the English term 'compliance' is often retained in multinational corporations and regulatory documents. In the USA, compliance is a cornerstone of corporate culture, with dedicated compliance officers and departments being standard in larger organizations. The concept emphasizes both legal obligation and ethical responsibility.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conformityadherenceobedienceaccordancesubmissionobservance
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-compliancedefiancedisobedienceviolationbreachresistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conformidade
most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conformidade / cumprimento
both terms are used, with cumprimento sometimes preferred in local business dialect
São Paulo
conformidade / compliance
São Paulo business community often uses the English term directly due to international commerce influence
Portugal
conformidade / cumprimento
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'cumprimento' (fulfillment) in many contexts; compliance is increasingly adopted in EU regulatory matters

Related Words

complycompliantregulationstandardauditgovernanceenforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

in compliance with
bring into compliance
achieve compliance
compliance officer
compliance department
regulatory compliance
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