compliant

adjective

com·pli·ant kəm-ˈplī-ənt

Synonyms of compliant next

: ready or disposed to comply : submissive

a corrupt regime aided by a compliant press

was compliant and eager to please

: conforming to requirements

compliant software

compliantly adverb

Examples of compliant in a Sentence

I asked him for a favor, and he was compliant. The student's shirt was not compliant with the school's dress code. The software is compliant with the latest standards.

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Some tools now offer spend analysis to optimize sourcing, and others manage contract life cycles, helping organizations stay compliant and mitigate supplier risks. —

Laurent Charpentier, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Nearly 450 hospitals previously found compliant with the regulations become noncompliant since the last report. —

Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 It’s been likened to a dangerous game of whack-a-mole in which companies technically stay compliant but exacerbate the danger. —

Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024 By avoiding fines and penalties and staying ahead as a compliant finance expert, leaders can ensure regulatory adherence and maintain industry credibility. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compliant