fail to comply

Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words

To not act in accordance with a wish or command.

complyVERB + COMPLY

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fail to

Examples (10)

  • The company was fined because it failed to comply with environmental regulations.
  • Any employee who fails to comply with safety protocols will face disciplinary action.
  • He was removed from the premises after he failed to comply with the security guard's request.
  • Businesses that fail to comply with the new data protection laws risk significant penalties.
  • The driver failed to comply with the traffic signal, causing a serious accident.
  • If you fail to comply with the terms of the contract, it will be terminated immediately.
  • Several restaurants have failed to comply with the new hygiene standards.
  • Without proper guidance, new staff members could easily fail to comply with the complex procedures.
  • Failing to comply with a court order is a serious offense known as contempt of court.
  • The audit revealed that the department had repeatedly failed to comply with internal accounting policies.