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Befolgung
/bəˈfɔlɡʊŋ/
compliance
Die Befolgung der neuen Sicherheitsvorschriften ist für alle Mitarbeiter verpflichtend.
Compliance with the new safety regulations is mandatory for all employees.
formal
The act of following or obeying a rule, order, or instruction.
Die Befolgung des Gesetzes ist für jeden Bürger selbstverständlich.
Compliance with the law is a matter of course for every citizen.
Die Befolgung der Anweisungen des Arztes ist entscheidend für die Genesung.
Following the doctor's instructions is crucial for recovery.
Often used in legal, administrative, or organizational contexts.
Collocations
Befolgung der Regelncompliance with the rulesBefolgung der Vorschriftencompliance with regulationsBefolgung der Anweisungenfollowing instructions
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Befolgung is often used with 'der' + plural nouns (e.g., *Befolgung der Regeln*). Avoid using it for personal obedience (e.g., to a person) unless in a formal context.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *befolgunge*, derived from *befolgen* (to follow, obey), itself from Old High German *folgen* (to follow) with the prefix *be-* (intensifying). Related to English 'follow'.
Usage Notes
Common in formal contexts such as laws, regulations, or organizational policies. Often paired with prepositions like *von* (of) or *zu* (to) in compound phrases (e.g., *Befolgung von Gesetzen*).
Word Breakdown
be-
intensifying prefix
prefixfolg-
stem of 'folgen' (to follow)
root-ung
forms feminine nouns from verbs
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