conformemente

Conformemente is an adverb used in Romance languages, most notably Italian and Portuguese, with the sense of doing something in accordance with or in compliance with a rule, document, or standard. It signals alignment with something that has been specified or established, and it often appears in formal, administrative, or legal contexts.

Etymology and linguistic note: The word comes from the Latin conformare, meaning to shape together or to form in agreement. The suffix -mente turns the base into an adverb. In Italian and Portuguese, conformemente is typically reserved for formal usage, while everyday language more commonly favors phrases like “in conformità con” (Italian) or “de acordo com,” “conforme” (Portuguese).

Usage in Italian: In Italian, conformemente is used to indicate that an action or obligation follows a cited rule or document. Common collocations include conformemente a una legge, conformemente al contratto, or conformemente a quanto stabilito. It is often paired with a reference to the source of the obligation, and it sits alongside other formal expressions such as secondo, in conformità con, or come stabilito.

Usage in Portuguese: In Portuguese, conformemente is used similarly to mean “in accordance with.” It can appear in phrases like conformemente ao decreto, conformemente às regras, or conformemente ao que foi acordado. While conformemente is clear and formal, conformidade or conforme with are more prevalent in everyday writing; conformemente tends to emphasize strict adherence.

See also: conformity, compliance, conformance, conforme.