mandatory clauses

[ˈmændətɔːri ˈklɔːzɪz]
nounpl: mandatory clauses
cláusulas obrigatórias
1. Contractual provisions that must be included in an agreement by law or regulation, whose inclusion is non-negotiable and required for validity
The mandatory clauses in the employment contract include provisions for minimum wage and workplace safety standards.
As cláusulas obrigatórias no contrato de trabalho incluem disposições sobre salário mínimo e normas de segurança no trabalho.
2. Stipulations in legislation or regulations that vendors or service providers must incorporate into their standard agreements
Insurance policies must contain mandatory clauses regarding coverage limits and exclusions as set by the regulatory body.
As apólices de seguro devem conter cláusulas obrigatórias sobre limites de cobertura e exclusões conforme estabelecido pelo órgão regulador.
In Brazil, mandatory clauses are particularly important in labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) and consumer protection law (CDC - Código de Defesa do Consumidor). Companies must be familiar with these requirements to ensure contract validity and avoid legal penalties. This concept is central to Brazilian commercial law and regulatory compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
required clausescompulsory provisionsnon-negotiable termsstatutory clauses
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional clausesdiscretionary provisionsvoluntary terms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas obrigatórias
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
Portugal
cláusulas obrigatórias
Same usage as in Brazil; widely used in Portuguese legal terminology
São Paulo
cláusulas obrigatórias
Common in business law and corporate contracts

Related Words

contract lawlegal provisionscompliance requirementsregulatory standardsbinding agreements

Related Idioms & Phrases

non-negotiable terms
legal requirement
binding provision
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