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.
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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