English Words for "Rules and Requirements"

Here you will learn some English words related to rules and requirements such as "leniently", "policing", and "obliged".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
law [noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school .

to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

Ex: The company laid down new rules for employee conduct .
legit [adjective]

approved or allowed by the law

Ex:
leniency [noun]

the quality of being more compassionate, merciful, or permissive than expected, especially in terms of punishment in a court case

lenient [adjective]

(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others

Ex: Despite the seriousness of the offense , the judge opted for a lenient sentence , considering the defendant 's remorse and efforts towards rehabilitation .
leniently [adverb]

in a manner that is less strict when punishing someone or when enforcing a law

Ex: The company policy is applied leniently for minor infractions , focusing more on improvement than punishment .

to treat a specific case differently from the usual rule or practice

Ex: Although the policy is strict , they made an exception for medical emergencies .
must [verb]

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Ex: Drivers must obey traffic laws to ensure road safety .
necessary [adjective]

unable to be changed or avoided

Ex: Death is a necessary result of living .

the fact that something must happen or is needed

Ex: For successful project completion , meeting deadlines is a necessity to keep the workflow on track .
need [noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: My main need right now is a good night 's sleep .

refusal to behave as expected or failure to obey or follow rules, commands, etc.

the state of being required to do something or make a payment

Ex:
obligatory [adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: Attending the weekly team meetings is obligatory for all members .

to comply with laws or regulations

Ex: As a responsible citizen , it is crucial to observe traffic laws and regulations to promote road safety .
to order [verb]

to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority

Ex: The teacher ordered the students to remain quiet during the exam .

an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body

Ex: Local ordinances vary from one municipality to another .

to do things as one sees fit, not according to laws or rules

Ex: The innovative entrepreneur built his startup by playing by his own rules , defying industry norms .

to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities

Ex: The security team works to police the premises and prevent unauthorized access .
policing [noun]

the control and regulation of law and order by the police force or other official groups

a condition that must be met or established before other things can occur or be considered

something that is required as a precondition for something else following

Ex: Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for the job application .
prerequisite [adjective]

necessary or indispensable as a prior condition before something else can happen

(of a law or a rule) to specify that it is obligatory for something to be done

Ex: The school regulations provide that students must wear the approved uniform during school hours .
provided that [conjunction]

used for stating conditions necessary for something to happen or be available

Ex: The event will proceed outdoors , provided that the weather cooperates .
providing (that|) [conjunction]

on the condition that; understanding that

Ex: She will join the team , providing she passes the interview .
proviso [noun]

a condition that needs accepting before making an agreement

Ex: She agreed to sell the property with the proviso that she can stay in the house until the end of the month .