authorized assembly
[/ˌɔːθəraɪzd əˈsembli/]
nounpl: authorized assemblies
assembleia autorizada
1. A gathering or meeting of people that has been officially permitted or approved by competent authority
The protest organizers obtained permission for an authorized assembly in the public square.
Os organizadores do protesto obtiveram permissão para uma assembleia autorizada na praça pública.
2. In legal/constitutional contexts, a formally convened body with official recognition and legitimacy to conduct proceedings
The authorized assembly of shareholders voted on the merger proposal.
A assembleia autorizada de acionistas votou sobre a proposta de fusão.
3. A lawful congregation that complies with regulatory requirements and governmental approval
The church held an authorized assembly for its annual general meeting.
A igreja realizou uma assembleia autorizada para sua assembleia geral anual.
The concept of 'authorized assembly' is particularly important in democratic contexts where freedom of assembly is a constitutional right, but governmental approval may be required for public gatherings. In Brazil, this is regulated by law and relates to citizens' rights to protest and congregate. In the USA, while the First Amendment protects freedom of assembly, local permits are often required for organized public gatherings, making 'authorized assembly' a legally relevant term in municipal governance.
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