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compulsory directive

[kəmˈpʌlsəri dɪˈrɛktɪv]
nounpl: compulsory directives
diretiva obrigatória
1. An authoritative instruction or order that must be followed without exception; a mandatory guideline issued by an authority that has legal or binding force
The government issued a compulsory directive requiring all businesses to comply with new safety standards.
O governo emitiu uma diretiva obrigatória exigindo que todas as empresas cumpram as novas normas de segurança.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, an enforceable command that leaves no room for discretion or alternative compliance
The compulsory directive from the EU must be implemented in all member states by the deadline.
A diretiva obrigatória da UE deve ser implementada em todos os Estados-membros até o prazo.
Synonyms
mandatory orderbinding instructionenforceable directiveimperative orderobligatory command
Antonyms
optional guidelinevoluntary recommendationdiscretionary instructionadvisory notice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretiva obrigatória
Standard term used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
ordem obrigatória
Alternative term emphasizing the mandatory nature
Portugal
diretiva imperativa
Formal legal terminology, common in EU regulatory documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

to follow a compulsory directive to the letter
no wiggle room in a compulsory directive
bound by compulsory directives
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