BusinessSeptember 7, 2026

conformances

kun-FOR-mun-siz

Definition

Instances of adhering to established standards, rules, or requirements.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'conformare', meaning to shape or fashion according to something else, which evolved into the English 'conformance' meaning agreement or harmony with a rule.

In the news

In the article, the term is used in the context of an audit that reported no non-conformances, highlighting how relying on such certifications is no longer enough to satisfy US regulators regarding forced labour standards.

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The Edge Malaysia

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