statutory requirement
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nounpl: statutory requirements
requisito legal / exigência estatutária
1. A mandatory obligation or condition that must be fulfilled according to law or statute
Obtaining a business license is a statutory requirement before opening a commercial establishment.
Obter uma licença comercial é um requisito legal antes de abrir um estabelecimento comercial.
2. A legal provision or rule established by legislation that must be complied with
Environmental impact assessments are a statutory requirement for large construction projects.
Avaliações de impacto ambiental são um requisito estatutário para grandes projetos de construção.
3. A condition imposed by law that organizations or individuals must meet to operate legally
Meeting statutory requirements for workplace safety is mandatory for all employers.
Atender aos requisitos legais de segurança no trabalho é obrigatório para todos os empregadores.
The term is heavily used in both American and Brazilian legal and business contexts. In Brazil, statutory requirements are essential in compliance with Brazilian laws (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, labor laws, tax regulations). In the USA, statutory requirements vary by state and federal jurisdiction, making this a critical term in corporate compliance and regulatory affairs. The concept emphasizes the mandatory nature of legal obligations as opposed to voluntary or discretionary actions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet statutory requirements
comply with statutory requirements
statutory requirement under law
statutory requirement of the jurisdiction
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