authoritative order
[/ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: authoritative orders
ordem autoritária
1. A command issued by someone in a position of power or authority that must be obeyed without question
The manager issued an authoritative order that all reports must be submitted by Friday.
O gerente emitiu uma ordem autoritária de que todos os relatórios devem ser entregues até sexta-feira.
2. A directive given with confidence and commanding presence that demands compliance
The police officer gave an authoritative order to disperse the crowd.
O policial deu uma ordem autoritária para dispersar a multidão.
3. An instruction delivered with the weight of official or legal authority
The court issued an authoritative order freezing the defendant's assets.
O tribunal emitiu uma ordem autoritária congelando os bens do réu.
In Brazilian business culture, authoritative orders are often softened with polite language despite their binding nature, reflecting a preference for harmonious relationships. In the US, such orders are more directly stated, particularly in military and law enforcement contexts. The term carries weight in legal proceedings in both cultures.
NYC Slang
direct order / non-negotiable
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