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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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation

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

recusant [noun]

someone who is reluctant to submit to an authority

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

Ex: Financial institutions are closely regulated to ensure stability and prevent fraud .

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

Ex: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects .
regulation [adjective]

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

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to make something mandatory or necessary

Ex: The test requires a minimum score to pass .

something that is essential or indispensable

Ex: Meeting the age requirement is necessary for participation in the youth sports league .

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

Ex: To maintain order , the organization implemented rules to restrict behavior during events .
restricted [adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

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

Ex: Dietary restrictions , such as avoiding gluten , were noted on the menu to accommodate guests with allergies .
rigorous [adjective]

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

Ex: The university 's rigorous admission process ensures that only the most qualified students are accepted .
rigorously [adverb]

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

Ex: The team rigorously analyzed the data for errors .
rule [noun]

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

Ex: The official rules prohibit touching the ball with hands .

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

Ex: The employees were required to review the company 's rule book regarding workplace safety before beginning their new jobs .

to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment

Ex: The manager slapped on a fine for employees who repeatedly violated company policies .
statute [noun]

an officially written and established law

Ex: He challenged the statute in court , arguing that it was unconstitutional .
statutory [adjective]

according to or allowed by law

Ex: Employers must adhere to statutory requirements regarding minimum wage and working hours .

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

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

Ex: The employment contract stipulates the number of hours the employee is expected to work each week .

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

strict [adjective]

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

Ex: The immigration laws in this country are very strict , making it difficult for some to obtain visas .

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

Ex: Military training is known for its strictness in discipline and physical conditioning .
strictly [adverb]

in a way that demands or requires complete obedience

Ex: The security guards are instructed to strictly monitor access to restricted areas .
stringent [adjective]

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

Ex: They had to comply with stringent safety standards on the construction site .

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

Ex: The conquered nation was brought to submission , agreeing to all the terms imposed by the victors .

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

Ex: The students were supposed to hand in their assignments before the deadline .

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

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‌(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

tough [adjective]

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

Ex: In negotiations , his tough stance on pricing secured a favorable deal for the company .

to make something such as a rule or policy stronger

in every instance, without exception

Ex: He calls his parents every Sunday without fail .