compliance department — A department within an organization responsible for ensuring that the company follows laws, regulations, and internal policies
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A department within an organization responsible for ensuring that the company follows laws, regulations, and internal policies
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈplaɪəns dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
Example Sentences
- The new employee was terrified of the compliance department until she realized they were just really good at following rules, not making scary ones.
- Our compliance department ensures all business activities meet regulatory standards.
- The compliance department's motto is 'Better safe than sued!'
compliance department
NOUN[/kəmˈplaɪəns dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/]
A department within an organization responsible for ensuring that the company follows laws, regulations, and internal policies
Compliance department builds alliance to monitor every appliance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Compliance derives from Latin com- (together) and plere (to fill), originally meaning to fulfill or conform to requirements. Department comes from Latin de- (away) and partire (to divide), referring to a division or separate section. Together, the term describes an organizational unit responsible for ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
Breakdown
Compliance: com- (together) + ple- (fill) + -ance (state or condition). Department: de- (away) + part- (divide) + -ment (result or means).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new employee was terrified of the compliance department until she realized they were just really good at following rules, not making scary ones.”
“Our compliance department ensures all business activities meet regulatory standards.”
“The compliance department's motto is 'Better safe than sued!'”
“She was promoted to head the compliance department after successfully implementing new policies.”
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