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comply

[kuhm-plahy]

verb (used without object)

complied, complying 
  1. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed bywith ).

    They asked him to leave and he complied.

    She has complied with the requirements.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  2. Obsolete.to be courteous or conciliatory.



comply

/ əˈɪ /

verb

  1. (usually foll by with) to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc; be obedient (to)

  2. obsoleteto be obedient or complaisant

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • uncomplying adjective
  • dzˈ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of comply1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir ( compliment ) “to fulfill, accomplish,” from Latin dzŧ, equivalent to com- com- + ŧ “to fill”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of comply1

C17: from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir to complete; see compliment
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But I don't think he should count on the public at large, even in red states, complying with his plans.

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"This is a sector that has consistently failed to comply with their statutory obligations - some of the housing providers who back the code have multiple maladministration findings to their name," she said.

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PMI said it believes the Department of Health's interpretation of the law is wrong, and said it has "complied with all applicable laws and regulations" since it launched iQos in 2016.

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The only way to comply with the rule would be to lower the tax rate on Medi-Cal enrollment, which would sharply reduce revenue.

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Members of Congress have significant oversight power, which involves doing due diligence on what actions the executive branch is taking and making sure they’re complying with laws that Congress has passed.

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