statutory duty
[/stætʃuːtɔːri ˈdjuːti/]
nounpl: statutory duties
obrigação legal
1. A legal obligation or responsibility imposed on a person or organization by statute or law, which must be fulfilled according to the requirements of the law
The company has a statutory duty to provide a safe working environment for its employees.
A empresa tem uma obrigação legal de fornecer um ambiente de trabalho seguro para seus funcionários.
2. A mandatory requirement established by legislation that individuals or entities must comply with by law
Schools have a statutory duty to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
As escolas têm uma obrigação legal de denunciar suspeitas de abuso infantil às autoridades.
3. A legally binding obligation that arises from an act of parliament or statute rather than from common law or contractual agreement
The statutory duty of care requires healthcare providers to act in patients' best interests.
A obrigação legal de diligência exige que os profissionais de saúde ajam no melhor interesse dos pacientes.
The concept of 'statutory duty' is fundamental in both Anglo-American and Portuguese legal systems. In the USA and UK, it is a core element of civil and administrative law, often referenced in employment, environmental, and safety regulations. In Brazil and Portugal, 'obrigação legal' carries the same weight in their civil law systems. The term is particularly important in discussions of corporate responsibility, public administration, and personal liability, reflecting the rule of law principle that all parties must comply with legislative requirements.
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