Also means
absolute
Usage Note
Tassativo is a formal, often legal or bureaucratic adjective meaning that something is absolutely binding and admits no exceptions — stronger than obbligatorio (mandatory in a general sense). Termine tassativo ('hard deadline', 'absolute cut-off') is a typical legal collocation. Forms: tassativa (f), tassativi (m pl), tassative (f pl).
Examples
"Il rispetto delle norme di sicurezza è tassativo."
Natural Translation
Compliance with safety regulations is mandatory.

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