compulsory specification
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: compulsory specifications
especificação obrigatória
1. A mandatory requirement or detailed description that must be included in a contract, document, or technical project by law or regulation
The building code includes compulsory specifications for fire safety systems in all commercial establishments.
O código de construção inclui especificações obrigatórias para sistemas de segurança contra incêndios em todos os estabelecimentos comerciais.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a requirement that cannot be waived and must be formally documented and agreed upon
The procurement process required a compulsory specification of all materials to be used in the project.
O processo de licitação exigia uma especificação obrigatória de todos os materiais a serem utilizados no projeto.
3. In technical and engineering contexts, a mandatory detailed description of product features, performance standards, or operational parameters
The software development contract included compulsory specifications for data security and system compatibility.
O contrato de desenvolvimento de software incluía especificações obrigatórias para segurança de dados e compatibilidade do sistema.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian business, legal, and engineering sectors, particularly in government procurement (licitações), construction projects, and software development contracts. In Portugal, similar terminology is used in EU regulatory compliance contexts. The concept reflects formal, structured business practices common in regulated industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet the compulsory specifications
comply with compulsory specifications
breach of compulsory specification
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