Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Obligation and Rules

Here you will learn some English words related to obligation and rules such as "adherence", "binding", and "comply".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation

to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority

Ex: Children should learn to abide by their parents ' guidance and rules .

the fact of complying with a command, order, impulse, etc. or following someone's rules and beliefs

Ex: Adherence to the new safety regulations is mandatory for all employees .

to keep following a certain regulation, belief, or agreement

Ex: Citizens are required to adhere to the laws of the country .

a rule that prevents people of certain age from doing specific activities or having access to certain services

Ex: The amusement park has an age limit of 12 years for riding the roller coaster alone .
be to [verb]

used to express necessity or obligation

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to do something that is not strictly according to rules, often by making exceptions

Ex: He bent the rules to help his friend avoid a penalty .
binding [adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

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to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

Ex: The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in .

the responsibility or obligation placed on someone to provide sufficient evidence or justification to support a claim or accusation, typically in a legal or argumentative context

Ex: When making an argument or presenting a case , it is important to provide strong evidence to support your claims and carry the burden of proof .
bylaw [noun]

a set of rules or directives made and maintained by an authority, especially in order to regulate conduct

to circumvent or avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally

Ex: The project manager devised a contingency plan to bypass potential bottlenecks in the construction timeline .

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

Ex: Employees circumvented performance reviews by calling in sick on evaluation days .

the act of evading something by going around it, especially in a clever or illegal way

an instruction or message that is very clear about what needs to be done

compelling [adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: His artwork is visually compelling , drawing viewers in with its vibrant colors and bold shapes .

the act of following rules or regulations

Ex: The company 's compliance with environmental regulations ensures responsible stewardship of natural resources .
compliant [adjective]

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

Ex: The compliant patient diligently follows the doctor 's orders regarding medication and treatment .
compulsory [adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: In many countries , military service is compulsory for young adults .

a rule or term that must be met to reach an agreement or make something possible

Ex: The rental agreement included the condition that the tenant must not have pets .

the act of following or obeying the rules of something particular

to violate an established legal standard, policy, or procedural protocol

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to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: The company implemented new security measures , and everyone needs to comply .
controlled [adjective]

managed or regulated according to legal guidelines or regulations

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default [noun]

a failure to fulfill a financial obligation, especially the repayment of a loan or debt, often resulting in legal consequences or damage to credit

Ex: The lender issued a notice of default to the borrower .
to defy [verb]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

Ex: The outspoken employee was willing to defy company policies in order to advocate for change .

to remove or reduce regulations or restrictions on a particular industry or activity

Ex: The airline industry experienced significant changes after being deregulated in the 1980s , leading to lower fares and increased competition among carriers .

the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)

deregulatory [adjective]

relating to the removal or reduction of governmental power or regulations from an industry, commodity, etc.

the partial abolishment of a law or restriction; an occasion in which a law or rule can be ignored or circumvented