enforceable instruction
[ɪnˈfɔːrsəbəl ɪnˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: enforceable instructions
instrução executória
1. A directive or command that has legal force and can be compelled or executed through legal means; an instruction that is binding and can be enforced by law or contractual obligation
The court issued an enforceable instruction to comply with the safety regulations within 30 days.
O tribunal emitiu uma instrução executória para cumprir com os regulamentos de segurança dentro de 30 dias.
2. In computing and software contexts, a command or directive that can be executed or implemented without ambiguity
The system administrator provided enforceable instructions for all network changes.
O administrador de sistema forneceu instruções executórias para todas as alterações de rede.
3. A mandatory directive in contractual, regulatory, or organizational contexts that carries penalties for non-compliance
The employment contract contained enforceable instructions regarding confidentiality agreements.
O contrato de trabalho continha instruções executórias sobre acordos de confidencialidade.
This term is primarily used in legal, corporate, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in labor law, contractual agreements, and government regulations. In the USA, it is common in court orders, business contracts, and software documentation. The concept emphasizes the binding nature of the directive and the possibility of legal consequences for non-compliance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bound by instruction
follow the enforceable instructions to the letter
failure to comply with enforceable instructions
issued an enforceable instruction
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