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conform

English translation: approved


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Dutch term or phrase:conform
English translation:approved
Entered by: Lucy Simpson
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11:01 Sep 21, 2004
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Taxation & Customs
Dutch term or phrase: conform
Although this appears in dictionaries, I've posted this query because I'm not sure that what I have chosen is correct.

I have the following headings on a blank form:

Invullen indien niet conform
Niet conform bevonden
Dossiervorming conform
Controle teamleider conform

I have used 'in conformity', but I'm not sure whether I can use that as a stand-alone (i.e. without 'with' following).
Under 'niet conform bevonden' you have things like type of goods, codes, monetary value etc.
Lucy Simpson
Local time: 11:46
in order/not in order
Explanation:
I think 'in order' might work. Another option would be 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable' or even 'approved' and 'not approved'. Depends on who or which body determines if it is correct or not.
Selected response from:

Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:46
Grading comment
I think acceptable or approved works well. I don't know who is doing the approving, but it's good and pithy.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4in order/not in order
Marijke Singer
4 +1approved
Chris Hopley
3in compliance
Isabel Hohneck


  

Answers


7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
in order/not in order


Explanation:
I think 'in order' might work. Another option would be 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable' or even 'approved' and 'not approved'. Depends on who or which body determines if it is correct or not.

Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:46
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
I think acceptable or approved works well. I don't know who is doing the approving, but it's good and pithy.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  xxxjarry: Yes, or agreed/not agreed (No pun intended) -:)
16 mins
  -> Thanks, Jarry!

agree  Chris Hopley: Sorry, Marijke, I didn't read your answer fully before posting my reiteration of your approved/not approved.
26 mins
  -> That's OK. We really need to know who is doing the approving. I like approved/rejected if it is the tax authorities.

agree  Tina Vonhof
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Tina!

agree  Sevan: Depending on individual question: in order/not in order or: aapproved/not approved etc.
1 day53 mins
  -> Thank you, sevan!
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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
approved


Explanation:
I see your dilemma. I too would hesitate before using a stand-alone 'in conformity'. In at least some of the instances, you could use 'approved' or 'not approved'/'rejected'.

Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 12:46
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 43

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marijke Singer: Approved/rejected is a good option!
7 mins
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57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
in compliance


Explanation:
in compliance with...

Isabel Hohneck
Germany
Local time: 12:46
Works in field
Native speaker of: German

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Tina Vonhof: the problem is that it does not say 'with what'.
4 hrs
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