official obligation
[/əˈfɪʃəl əˈblɪɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: official obligations
obrigação oficial
1. A legally binding or formally required duty that a person or organization must fulfill as part of their official role or position
As a government employee, she has official obligations to maintain confidentiality.
Como funcionária pública, ela tem obrigações oficiais de manter a confidencialidade.
2. A formal commitment or responsibility imposed by law, regulation, or institutional policy
The company's official obligations include meeting environmental standards.
As obrigações oficiais da empresa incluem cumprir com normas ambientais.
3. A mandatory requirement that must be completed as part of an official position or agreement
Military service is an official obligation in some countries.
O serviço militar é uma obrigação oficial em alguns países.
In Brazilian bureaucracy, 'obrigação oficial' is a critical term in administrative and legal discourse. It reflects the formal responsibilities associated with public service positions and institutional compliance. The concept is deeply embedded in Brazil's administrative law and labor regulations. In the United States, the term emphasizes legal accountability and regulatory compliance, often appearing in government contracts, employment agreements, and institutional policies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fulfill one's official obligations
breach of official obligations
discharge official obligations
bound by official obligations
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