Standards Body
/ˈstændərdz ˈbɒdi/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting technical or procedural standards, often to ensure interoperability, safety, or compliance within industries or legal frameworks.
The standards body issued updated guidelines for data privacy compliance.
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- standards body
- standards bodies
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Commentary
In legal contexts, standards bodies often influence regulatory compliance and may be referenced in contracts or legislation to define required technical criteria.
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