Word Finder - comply

definition

To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

synonyms

• give way

definition

To accomplish, to fulfil.

synonyms

• carry out
• consummate

definition

To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.

definition

To enfold; to embrace.

His refusal to comply with the pope's injunctions led to a renewal of the war.

The weak group could fight and lose, or comply with whatever the strong group demanded.

Chile did not comply with this treaty agreement, and in 1910 still held both provinces.

The country was financially in no condition to comply.

The Husband did not comply with any part of the order.

In order to become a player in the global economic arena, a country has to comply with certain financial, economic, and social standards set by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Failure to comply with such an order could constitute contempt of court.

We are obliged to comply with these rules, which may be modified by their simple majority vote.

A team sheet will not be considered sufficient to comply with this Rule, other than in a Reserve Section fixture.

Foundations Designed and constructed to suit local subsoil conditions, and to comply with all current building legislation.

Musa could not refuse to comply with the formal command of the caliph to march against him.

Regulators will need to consider enforcement action against any operator failing to comply.

The Council has now decided to give the owner a further two months to fully comply with the enforcement notice.

Promptly comply with opt-out requests from everyone, not just those from individuals.

Even relying on previous delinquency alone does not comply with EC law if there is no examination of each individual case.

Through such measures, the Iraqi leadership was deprived of any incentive to comply with the weapons inspectorate.

Failure to comply with any of the provisions with respect to these matters could render the application invalid.

If you have clipless pedals, reflective ankle bands show you are trying to comply with a stupid law.

The service is designed to comply with legal requirements covering the disposal of such waste.

The other surprising technicality is that modern LED lights arguably do not comply with the relevant British Standard.

The Commission must ensure even transposition across the EU and consistently take measures against member states that fail to comply with their obligations.

The term ' vehicle underclass ' is used by many organizations to refer to those vehicles that do not comply with motoring laws.

To avoid any unpleasantness, those unwilling to comply should not seek to take part.

He failed to comply, and after a seven days' trial he was deprived of his bishopric by an ecclesiastical court over which Cranmer presided, and was sent to the Marshalsea.

The only qualification admitted under the new convention is that it shall not apply when the debtor-state refuses or leaves unanswered an offer of arbitration, or in case of acceptance renders the settlement of the terms of arbitration impossible, or, after arbitration, fails to comply with the award.

Failure on the part of a parliamentary candidate or his election agent to comply with the requirements of the law in any particular is sufficient to invalidate the return (see the articles Bribery and Corrupt Practices).

Failure to give information of death, or to comply with the registrar's requisitions, entails a penalty not exceeding forty shillings, and making false statements or certificates, or forging or falsifying them, is punishable either summarily within six months, or on indictment within three years of the offence.

Either party may seek judicial relief to compel the other party to comply with the provisions of this Section, or injunctive or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights, provided (unless prohibited by applicable law) that the remainder of the dispute or claim is submitted to arbitration.

The king, at the suggestion of the crown prince (see GUSTAVUS III.), thereupon urged the senate to summon an extraordinary Riksdag as the speediest method of relieving the national distress, and, on their refusing to comply with his wishes, abdicated.

I propose that the heads may for this time nominate and the body comply, yet interposing (if they think fit) a protestation concerning their plea that this election may not hereafter pass for a decisive precedent in prejudice of their claim," and, " whereas I understand that the whole university has chiefly consideration for Dr Henry Paman of St John's and Mr Craven of Trinity College, I do recommend them both to be nominated."

She was beloved of Apollo, who promised to bestow on her the spirit of prophecy if she would comply with his desires.

The vicomte bowed and smiled courteously in token of his willingness to comply.

Failure to comply is an offense punishable with two years imprisonment.

Failure to comply with an order would be a contempt of court, punishable by imprisonment or a fine.

Nor was there confidence that those who were purporting to comply with the voluntary ban were being scrupulous in doing so.

Human materials HLA reagents prepared from human source material should comply with the guidelines in Section 10.5.

It is an offense, without reasonable excuse, not to comply with the terms of the Restoration Order.

You need to ensure they comply with the rules in order to be able to re-claim tax on the membership subscription.

This was rectified within 24 hours but meant that technically the distribution of the report failed to comply with the required notice period.

If the employer refuses to comply, the employe is deemed to be employed until the full hearing.

All relevant third parties are required to comply with the Baxi Group privacy policy and relevant Data Protection Legislation.

The vendor claimed that he had rescinded the contract on the purchaser 's failure to comply with the notice to complete.

The plant in Merthyr Tydfil had to comply with strict new European guidelines in order to be allowed to export the meat.

Prior to manufacture, each Manhattan Toy® design is thoroughly tested to comply with the most rigorous international standards for children's products.

The contract required us to comply with the customer 's request to transact in euro.

The latter Act also for the first time made the offense of failure to comply triable on indictment.

For example, why is Iraq forced to comply with all UN Security Council resolutions while Israel seems to receive virtually unconditional support?

If you are unwilling to comply with such request we may refuse to carry you and your Baggage.

Look for pacifiers that are made of non-toxic materials that are designed to comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's guidelines.

However, if the manufacturer refuses to comply with the law, you may need to hire a qualified attorney.