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official instruction

[/əˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: official instructions / instruções oficiais
instrução oficial
1. A formal directive or guideline issued by an authority or organization that must be followed
The official instruction from the government mandated the closure of all schools.
A instrução oficial do governo determinou o fechamento de todas as escolas.
2. Formal teaching or training provided by an authorized institution or professional
Students received official instruction in mathematics from certified teachers.
Os alunos receberam instrução oficial em matemática de professores certificados.
3. A documented set of procedures or commands that must be adhered to
Follow the official instruction manual before operating the equipment.
Siga o manual de instrução oficial antes de operar o equipamento.
Synonyms
formal directiveofficial guidelineformal orderofficial commanddirretriz oficialorientação oficial
Antonyms
informal advicesuggestionoptional guidanceconselho informal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução oficial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instrução oficial
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instrução oficial
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'instrução ofic.'
Portugal
instrução oficial
Used in formal administrative and educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow official instructions
under official instruction
by official instruction
issued official instruction
cumprir instruções oficiais
sob instrução oficial
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