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Christine Christie Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Comply

Does the verb 'to comply' make sense in this context?


"There will be penalties for those who do not comply to the new uniform."



(In case it doesn't make sense, what verb would be most suitable for this?)


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You comply with a rule. You can't comply to a uniform. There will be penalties for those who do not comply with the new uniform rule.

  • You comply with a rule.
  • You can't comply to a uniform.
  • There will be penalties for those who do not comply with the new uniform rule.
  • You can substitute 'regulation' for 'rule'.
  • Here's a title put out by the US Federal Trade Commission that illustrates 'comply with ...
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You comply with a rule. You can't comply to a uniform.

There will be penalties for those who do not comply with the new uniform rule.

You can substitute 'regulation' for 'rule'.

Here's a title put out by the US Federal Trade Commission that illustrates 'comply with ... rule':

How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

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