compulsory entry

[kəmˈpʌlsəri ˈentri]
nounpl: compulsory entries
inscrição obrigatória
1. A mandatory or required registration, participation, or submission that must be completed by law, regulation, or institutional requirement
The compulsory entry of all students into the national testing system ensures equal assessment across the country.
A inscrição obrigatória de todos os alunos no sistema de testes nacional garante avaliação igualitária em todo o país.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a required submission of information or documentation that cannot be voluntarily avoided
Compulsory entry of financial records into the government database is required for all businesses.
A inscrição obrigatória de registros financeiros no banco de dados do governo é necessária para todas as empresas.
3. In sports or competitions, mandatory registration or participation imposed on participants or teams
Compulsory entry into the qualifying round is a prerequisite for advancing to the championship.
A inscrição obrigatória na rodada de qualificação é um pré-requisito para avançar ao campeonato.
In Brazil, compulsory entry systems are commonly used in educational assessments (like ENEM - Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio), government programs, and regulatory compliance. The concept reflects the legal emphasis on standardization and equal access to services. In the USA, similar systems exist for tax filing, military selective service registration, and mandatory voter registration in some states.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory entryrequired registrationobligatory participationforced enrollmentcompulsory registration
Antonyms / Antônimos
voluntary entryoptional participationdiscretionary enrollmentelective registration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inscrição obrigatória
Standard usage in official and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inscrição obrigatória
Common in educational and governmental institutions
São Paulo
inscrição obrigatória
Widely used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
inscrição obrigatória
Used similarly in European Portuguese, though 'entrada compulsória' may also appear in legal documents

Related Words

compulsorymandatoryentryregistrationenrollmentparticipationrequirementobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

no way around it
it's a must
you have no choice
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