compulsory ordering
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/]
nounpl: compulsory orderings
pedido obrigatório
1. A legal or regulatory requirement that mandates the purchase or ordering of specific goods or services
The new law established compulsory ordering of safety equipment for all construction sites.
A nova lei estabeleceu pedido obrigatório de equipamentos de segurança para todos os canteiros de obra.
2. In commercial contexts, a requirement imposed on buyers to order minimum quantities or specific products
The supplier implemented compulsory ordering of their newest product line with every purchase.
O fornecedor implementou pedido obrigatório de sua nova linha de produtos a cada compra.
3. A mandatory purchase directive issued by government or regulatory authorities
Compulsory ordering of vaccines was enforced during the health emergency.
O pedido obrigatório de vacinas foi aplicado durante a emergência de saúde.
In Brazil, compulsory ordering is often encountered in government procurement (compras públicas), supply chain regulations, and health/safety compliance contexts. It reflects administrative practices where authorities enforce standardized purchasing requirements. In Portugal, similar requirements appear in EU regulatory frameworks. The term is more formal and regulatory in nature rather than colloquial.
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