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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Mandatory Guidelines

Here you will learn some English words related to mandatory guidelines such as "regulate", "statutory", and "restrict".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
recusancy
recusancy
[noun]

obstinate refusal to submit to established authority or to comply with a regulation

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recusant
recusant
[noun]

someone who is reluctant to submit to an authority

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to regulate

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

Ex: The government agency works to regulate environmental policies to protect natural resources. 
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regulation

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: The new regulations require all vehicles to undergo emissions testing annually. 
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regulation
regulation
[Adjective]

prescribed, mandated, or governed according to an established rule or regulation

Ex: The regulation height for the basketball hoop is 3.05 meters. 
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to require

to make something mandatory or necessary

Ex: The event requires a ticket for entry. 
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requirement

something that is essential or indispensable

Ex: Water is a basic requirement for life. 
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to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

Ex: The school decided to restrict access to certain areas for student safety. 
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restricted
restricted
[Adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

Ex: The sale of alcohol is restricted to individuals over the legal drinking age. 
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restriction

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

Ex: The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year. 
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rigorous
rigorous
[Adjective]

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

Ex: The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow. 
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rigorously
rigorously
[Adverb]

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

Ex: The researchers rigorously tested the new drug. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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rule book
rule book
[noun]

a set of rules and regulations that must be followed in a particular organization, occupation, etc.

Ex: Before starting the tournament, each participant received a copy of the rule book outlining the competition's regulations. 
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to slap on

to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment

Ex: The teacher slapped on detention for the student who was caught cheating on the exam. 
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statute
statute
[noun]

an officially written and established law

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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statutory
statutory
[Adjective]

according to or allowed by law

Ex: The company's actions were found to be in compliance with statutory regulations. 
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statutory instrument

(in the UK) a type of order that has legal status and is issued by a government minister or someone with a legal authority

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to stipulate

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

Ex: The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within 30 days of the invoice date. 
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stipulation

an official statement, condition, or agreement to do or forbear something

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strict
strict
[Adjective]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

Ex: The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees. 
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strictness

the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

Ex: The teacher's strictness ensured that all students followed classroom rules. 
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strictly
strictly
[Adverb]

in a way that demands or requires complete obedience

Ex: Employees are strictly prohibited from using personal devices during work hours. 
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stringent
stringent
[Adjective]

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

Ex: The company had stringent rules about employee conduct. 
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submission

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

Ex: The rebels were forced into submission after their stronghold was captured by government forces. 
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to suppose

to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.

Ex: He was supposed to finish the report by Friday, as per the company's guidelines. 
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the letter of the law

the exact literal interpretation of a law or agreement as opposed to its general meaning

Ex: By sticking to the letter of the law, the spirit of the law may be lost. 
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three-line whip

‌(in the UK) a written instruction given to MPs by the leader of their party that states they should vote in a particular way on a specific issue in parliament

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tough
tough
[Adjective]

uncompromising in one's expectations, rules, or approach to dealing with others

Ex: His tough management style earned him a reputation for achieving results, albeit with high expectations. 
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to toughen

to make something such as a rule or policy stronger

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without fail
without fail
[phrase]

in every instance, without exception

Ex: She arrives at work at 8 a.m. without fail every single day. 
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