1. A legal or official directive that must be obeyed; a court order or administrative order that is binding and mandatory
The judge issued a compulsory order requiring the defendant to pay damages.
O juiz emitiu uma ordem compulsória exigindo que o réu pagasse indenizações.
2. In British administrative law, a court order directing a public body to perform a duty it has failed to perform
A compulsory order was served on the local authority to ensure compliance with building regulations.
Uma ordem compulsória foi expedida à autoridade local para garantir o cumprimento das regulamentações de construção.