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compliance, observance
The act of following and adhering to rules, laws, regulations, or guidelines.
法律を遵守する。
To comply with the law.
ルールの遵守を徹底してください。
Please ensure thorough compliance with the rules.
社内規定の遵守は義務です。
Compliance with company regulations is mandatory.
USAGE:
遵守 is a formal word commonly used in legal, business, and regulatory contexts. It implies strict adherence rather than casual following.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 法律を遵守する (comply with the law)
- ルールを遵守する (observe the rules)
- 遵守事項 (items to be observed)
- コンプライアンス遵守 (compliance observance)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 順守 - alternative kanji spelling (both are acceptable)
- 守る - more casual, everyday usage
- 従う - to follow, obey