obligatory problem
[/ˌɒblɪˈɡətəri ˈprɒbləm/]
noun phrasepl: obligatory problems
problema obrigatório
1. A problem or issue that must be addressed or solved due to legal, contractual, or moral requirements
Dealing with the obligatory problem of environmental compliance was essential for the company.
Lidar com o problema obrigatório da conformidade ambiental era essencial para a empresa.
2. In mathematics or puzzles, a compulsory or required problem that must be solved as part of an exam or assignment
The first three questions were obligatory problems that all students had to answer.
As três primeiras questões eram problemas obrigatórios que todos os alunos tinham que responder.
This term is frequently used in academic and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian educational settings, 'problema obrigatório' appears on exams and assignments to distinguish required questions from optional ones. In corporate environments, both English-speaking countries use this phrase when discussing compliance and regulatory matters.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bite the bullet on an obligatory problem
face the obligatory problem head-on
tackle the obligatory problem
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