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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Though the White House has promised to use emergency money to pay out partial benefits, in compliance with a November 3 court order, The New York Times has reported that nearly five million people may not receive food stamps at all this month.
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James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The warehouse was issued a certificate of completion by the city in February of 2022, meaning it was inspected and found to be in compliance with the city's building code requirements at the time.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The goal of the new enforcement action is to get everyone in compliance with the city’s irrigation ordinance to reduce demands on the system, Harder said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
The schools earlier this year were deemed in compliance with the federal consent decree for the first time, marking an improvement.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The warehouse was issued a certificate of completion by the city in February of 2022, meaning it was inspected and found to be in compliance with the city's building code requirements at the time.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The goal of the new enforcement action is to get everyone in compliance with the city’s irrigation ordinance to reduce demands on the system, Harder said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
The schools earlier this year were deemed in compliance with the federal consent decree for the first time, marking an improvement.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“In compliance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20compliance%20with. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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