Compliance Deadline
/kəmˈplaɪəns ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) The final date by which a party must fulfill a legal obligation or adhere to a regulatory requirement to avoid penalties.
The company must meet the compliance deadline to submit its financial disclosures.
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Commentary
Compliance deadlines often trigger enforceable consequences; clarity in specifying these dates in contracts or statutes is critical to prevent disputes.
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