Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Literature & Language > Languages and Cultures > English Language > Grammar > Is it correct to say compliance to or compliance of?

Is it correct to say compliance to or compliance of?

Answer:

I would not use either of those constructions. The verb 'comply' is followed by 'with', so the noun 'compliance' should be as well.

'Compliance with this new rule is expected from next Monday.'

'The company demonstrated their compliance with the new legislation by ...'

(But better would be 'The company showed how they complied with the new legislation by ... ', or a similar construction.)

I suppose you could say 'The compliance of the company was demonstrated by ...'; it is grammatically correct but hardly idiomatic. And it means something different from 'compliance with', of course.

First answer by Hortense031187. Last edit by Hortense031187. Contributor trust: 70 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Grammar questions?

	How do you say see in the present participle?	Answer it!
	What is the difference between concrete and abstract words?	Answer it!
	What part of grammar is the which?	Answer it!
	Why did the allies form?	Answer it!
	Is it correct to say What if your conduct should behove your profession?	Answer it!