mandatory provisions

[ˈmændətɔːri prəˈvɪʒənz]
nounpl: mandatory provisions
disposições obrigatórias
1. Clauses or conditions in a legal document, contract, or law that must be followed and cannot be waived or ignored
The mandatory provisions of the employment contract require all employees to sign a confidentiality agreement.
As disposições obrigatórias do contrato de trabalho exigem que todos os funcionários assinem um acordo de confidencialidade.
2. Essential requirements that are legally binding and non-negotiable in statutory law or regulatory frameworks
The mandatory provisions of the Consumer Protection Act ensure that all sellers provide accurate product information.
As disposições obrigatórias da Lei de Proteção ao Consumidor garantem que todos os vendedores forneçam informações precisas sobre os produtos.
This term is fundamental in Brazilian and international contract law. Brazilian legal documents heavily emphasize mandatory provisions to protect consumers and workers, reflecting the country's protective legal frameworks. In the USA and Brazil, mandatory provisions in employment and consumer contracts are strictly enforced, with violations subject to legal penalties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory clausesbinding provisionscompulsory requirementsnon-waivable provisionsessential conditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional provisionsdiscretionary clausesvoluntary provisionswaivable provisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposições obrigatórias
Standard legal terminology used in contracts and legislation
Rio de Janeiro
disposições obrigatórias
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; no regional variation
São Paulo
disposições obrigatórias
Commonly used in business and legal contexts in Brazil's main commercial hub
Portugal
disposições imperativas
Alternative term used in Portuguese legal terminology; sometimes 'cláusulas obrigatórias'

Related Words

mandatory requirementsbinding agreementcontractual obligationsstatutory requirementslegal complianceenforcement clause

Related Idioms & Phrases

non-negotiable terms
the letter of the law
bind and obligate
in black and white
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