adopted rules

[əˈdɑːptɪd rulz]
noun phrase
regras adotadas
1. Rules or regulations that have been officially accepted, approved, and put into effect by an organization, institution, or governing body
The adopted rules of the club must be followed by all members.
As regras adotadas do clube devem ser seguidas por todos os membros.
2. Guidelines that have been formally selected and implemented after deliberation or voting
The board discussed and adopted rules regarding workplace conduct.
A diretoria discutiu e adotou regras sobre conduta no local de trabalho.
3. Standards or procedures that have been officially accepted for use in a specific context or activity
The newly adopted rules for the tournament will apply to all participants.
As regras recém-adotadas para o torneio se aplicarão a todos os participantes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'adopted rules' are typically formal and binding once officially accepted by an institution. In Brazil, organizations frequently reference 'regras adotadas' in institutional settings such as universities, sports clubs, and companies. The phrase carries legal and administrative weight and implies democratic approval or official decision-making.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
established rulesapproved regulationsenacted rulesimplemented guidelinesofficial rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected rulesprovisional rulesunapproved rulesobsolete rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras adotadas
Standard translation used across Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regras adotadas
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
regras adotadas
No significant regional variation; may also use 'normas adotadas' in business contexts
Portugal
regras adoptadas
Uses 'adoptadas' spelling variant; 'regras estabelecidas' also commonly used

Related Words

bylawsregulationsguidelinesprotocolsstandardsprocedures

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the adopted rules
abide by the adopted rules
set adopted rules
enforce adopted rules
break the adopted rules
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