authoritarian framework
[/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/]
nounpl: authoritarian frameworks
marco autoritário
1. A system of governance or organizational structure that concentrates power in the hands of a single leader or small group, limiting democratic participation and individual freedoms
The country's authoritarian framework prevented citizens from participating in free elections.
O marco autoritário do país impediu que os cidadãos participassem de eleições livres.
2. A set of institutional rules and practices that enforce obedience and hierarchical control rather than consensus or democratic decision-making
The company operates within an authoritarian framework where decisions flow top-down.
A empresa opera dentro de um marco autoritário onde as decisões fluem de cima para baixo.
3. A political or social system characterized by strict obedience to authority and rejection of individual autonomy
Historical analysis of the authoritarian framework revealed systemic human rights violations.
A análise histórica do marco autoritário revelou violações sistemáticas dos direitos humanos.
This term gained significant prominence in Brazilian discourse during discussions of the military dictatorship (1964-1985) and continues to be used in political analysis. In the USA, it's commonly employed in comparative politics and international relations discussions. The phrase reflects concerns about democratic erosion and is frequently used by scholars, activists, and policymakers when analyzing governance structures.
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