obligatory properties

[ə-ˈbli-gə-ˌtȯr-ē ˈprä-pər-təz]
noun phrasepl: obligatory properties
propriedades obrigatórias
1. In law and contracts, essential characteristics or attributes that must be present or fulfilled according to legal requirements or contractual agreements
The obligatory properties of a valid contract include offer, acceptance, and consideration.
As propriedades obrigatórias de um contrato válido incluem oferta, aceitação e contraprestação.
2. In object-oriented programming and data modeling, required fields or attributes that must be defined in a class, object, or database schema
The database schema requires all obligatory properties to be populated before saving a record.
O esquema do banco de dados exige que todas as propriedades obrigatórias sejam preenchidas antes de salvar um registro.
3. In philosophy and metaphysics, characteristics or qualities that necessarily belong to an entity by its very nature
Extension is considered an obligatory property of physical matter according to Cartesian philosophy.
A extensão é considerada uma propriedade obrigatória da matéria física segundo a filosofia cartesiana.
This term is primarily used in formal, technical, and legal contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian business culture, obligatory properties are frequently referenced in contract law and software development. In Portugal, the term is equally formal and used in similar professional contexts. The phrase is rarely used in casual conversation and is specific to specialized fields such as law, programming, and academic philosophy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory propertiesrequired propertiesessential propertiesnecessary attributescompulsory characteristics
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional propertiesvoluntary propertiesdiscretionary propertiesnon-essential properties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
propriedades obrigatórias
Standard term used in legal, technical, and academic contexts
São Paulo
propriedades obrigatórias
Common in business and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
propriedades obrigatórias
Used in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
propriedades obrigatórias
Equivalent term, though sometimes 'atributos obrigatórios' may be preferred in technical contexts

Related Words

obligatorypropertiesrequirementscontractual obligationsmandatory fieldsessential attributesnecessary conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

mandatory requirements
essential elements
non-negotiable terms
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