Compliance requirement
[/kəmˈplaɪəns rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/]
nounpl: Compliance requirements
Requisito de conformidade
1. A mandatory condition, rule, or standard that an individual, organization, or entity must follow or adhere to in order to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
The company must meet all compliance requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
A empresa deve atender a todos os requisitos de conformidade estabelecidos pela Agência de Proteção Ambiental.
2. A specific obligation imposed by law, regulation, or industry standards that must be fulfilled to avoid penalties or legal consequences
Financial institutions face strict compliance requirements regarding money laundering prevention.
As instituições financeiras enfrentam rigorosos requisitos de conformidade quanto à prevenção de lavagem de dinheiro.
In Brazil and the USA, 'compliance requirement' is a critical term in corporate governance, particularly post-2008 financial crisis and with increased regulatory oversight. Brazilian companies, especially those regulated by BACEN (Central Bank), CVM (Securities Commission), and ANVISA (Health Authority), use this term extensively. In the USA, compliance requirements are fundamental to corporate operations and risk management strategies, often managed by dedicated Compliance Officers or departments. The term reflects the growing importance of regulatory adherence in both business cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet compliance requirements
fall short of compliance requirements
enforce compliance requirements
navigate compliance requirements
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