active authorities
[ˈæktɪv ɔːˈθɒrɪtiz]
noun phrase
autoridades ativas
1. Government agencies, officials, or institutions that are currently exercising power and performing their duties and functions
The active authorities have implemented new safety regulations in the city.
As autoridades ativas implementaram novos regulamentos de segurança na cidade.
2. In legal and administrative contexts, the bodies with current jurisdiction and enforcement power over a specific matter
Active authorities in the region are investigating the environmental violations.
As autoridades ativas na região estão investigando as violações ambientais.
3. Officials or institutions currently in office or holding legitimate power, as opposed to inactive or superseded ones
The active authorities must provide transparency in their decision-making processes.
As autoridades ativas devem fornecer transparência em seus processos de tomada de decisão.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, administrative, and news media discourse. In Brazil, 'autoridades ativas' typically refers to federal, state, and municipal government bodies actively implementing policies. The phrase emphasizes current operational status and legitimate power, often appearing in news reports about law enforcement, environmental oversight, and regulatory compliance. In the United States, the concept is similar but may vary depending on whether federal, state, or local authorities are the focus.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exercise active authority
in the hands of active authorities
active authorities on the ground
active authorities in place
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