compulsory provisions
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri prəˈvɪʒənz/]
nounpl: compulsory provisions
disposições obrigatórias
1. Mandatory clauses or requirements that must be included in a legal document, contract, or regulation and cannot be waived or excluded
The compulsory provisions of the employment contract include minimum wage and workplace safety standards.
As disposições obrigatórias do contrato de trabalho incluem salário mínimo e normas de segurança no trabalho.
2. Legal or regulatory requirements that are binding and non-negotiable in agreements or legislation
Insurance policies must contain compulsory provisions regarding coverage limits and claim procedures.
As apólices de seguro devem conter disposições obrigatórias sobre limites de cobertura e procedimentos de sinistro.
3. Mandatory elements stipulated by law that must be present in certain types of contracts or agreements
Consumer protection laws establish compulsory provisions that sellers must respect in their agreements.
As leis de proteção ao consumidor estabelecem disposições obrigatórias que os vendedores devem respeitar em seus contratos.
In Brazil, compulsory provisions are heavily protected under labor law (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT) and consumer protection law (Código de Defesa do Consumidor - CDC). These cannot be waived even by mutual agreement of parties. In the USA, similar protections exist in federal and state laws, particularly regarding employment, insurance, and consumer transactions. The concept reflects the principle that certain rights are inalienable and cannot be contracted away.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compulsory provisions of the law
non-waivable compulsory provisions
compulsory provisions and conditions
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