definitive rules
[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv rulz]
noun phrase
regras definitivas
1. Final, conclusive, or authoritative rules that cannot be changed or disputed
The court issued definitive rules regarding the new tax policy.
O tribunal emitiu regras definitivas sobre a nova política fiscal.
2. Established guidelines that serve as the ultimate standard or reference
The official rulebook contains the definitive rules for the competition.
O manual oficial contém as regras definitivas para a competição.
3. Rules that have been formally decided upon and are binding or obligatory
Once the board approves them, these will become the definitive rules.
Depois que o conselho aprovar, essas se tornarão as regras definitivas.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, administrative, and sports contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in government announcements and official documentation (órgãos públicos). The concept emphasizes finality and lack of negotiability, which is important in formal institutional settings.
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