compulsory authority
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
nounpl: compulsory authorities
autoridade compulsória
1. Legal or governmental power that has the force of law and cannot be voluntarily refused or avoided; mandatory authority with binding effect
The compulsory authority of the court's decision meant all parties had to comply immediately.
A autoridade compulsória da decisão judicial significava que todas as partes tinham de cumprir imediatamente.
2. An entity or institution with enforced jurisdictional power over individuals or organizations within a defined scope
The government exercises compulsory authority over taxation matters.
O governo exerce autoridade compulsória sobre questões fiscais.
This is primarily a legal and governmental term used in formal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal discourse, it refers to the binding nature of court orders and regulatory decisions. The concept is fundamental to understanding how the judicial and executive branches enforce compliance with laws and regulations across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under compulsory authority
by compulsory authority
subject to compulsory authority
exercise compulsory authority
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