Compliance Filing
/kəmˈplaɪəns ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A submission made to a regulatory body verifying adherence to applicable laws, rules, or orders.
The utility company submitted a compliance filing to demonstrate adherence to the new environmental regulations.
- (n.) A formal filing with a court or administrative agency to confirm that mandatory conditions or requirements have been met.
The firm prepared a compliance filing to show it had met all court-ordered stipulations.
Forms
- compliance filing
- compliance filings
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Commentary
Often required in administrative or regulatory law, compliance filings confirm that the filer meets prescribed conditions; precise referencing to the governing regulation or order is essential.
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