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conforms

  • present tense form
    of conform (3rd person singular).
    conform
    verb (used without object)
    to act according to or be obedient to a rule or norm (usually followed byto ).

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While backing France's right to impose such a ban, the European Commission in January said that any enforcement would lie with the European Union, provided the bill conforms to the bloc's laws.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

The bill has already had to be redrafted to take account of questions raised by the Council of State, the body which previews draft legislation to ensure it conforms with French and European law.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2026

He also advises checking your state plan to make sure it conforms to the federal changes.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

He expects loyalty—and advice that conforms to the advice he wants to hear.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2025

It conforms to Alexander Pope’s definition of simplicity as “the mean between ostentation and rusticity.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith