Mandatory Guidelines

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

someone who is reluctant to submit to an authority

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

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

the process of controlling something by means of rules

The regulation of air quality standards aims to reduce pollution emissions from industrial factories.

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics.

something that is essential or indispensable

The job listing specified that having a valid driver's license was a requirement for the position.

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

The school decided to restrict access to certain areas for student safety.

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

The school decided to restrict access to certain areas for student safety.

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

The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year.

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

The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow.

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

The researchers rigorously tested the new drug.

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

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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

Before starting the tournament, each participant received a copy of the rule book outlining the competition's regulations.

to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment

The teacher slapped on detention for the student who was caught cheating on the exam.

an officially written and established law

The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving.

according to or allowed by law

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

(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

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

a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement

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

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

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

The teacher's strictness ensured that all students followed classroom rules.

in a way that involves no exception; to a degree that is absolute

The company strictly enforces its policy on workplace conduct.

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

The company had stringent rules about employee conduct.

something presented for consideration, judgment, or evaluation, such as a manuscript, design, proposal, or work of art

Her submission for the art competition was accepted.

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

I suppose she’ll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier.

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

By sticking to the letter of the law, the spirit of the law may be lost.

‌(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

difficult to achieve or deal with

Climbing Mount Everest is tough due to its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.

to make something stronger

Regular exercise will toughen your muscles and improve your endurance.

in every instance, without exception

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