autocratic practices
[aw-tuh-KRAT-ik PRAK-tis-iz]
noun phrasepl: autocratic practices
práticas autocráticas
1. Methods of governance or management characterized by absolute power concentrated in one person, with little or no regard for democratic principles or input from others
The regime's autocratic practices included suppressing free speech and limiting civil liberties.
As práticas autocráticas do regime incluíam a supressão da liberdade de expressão e a limitação das liberdades civis.
2. Authoritarian actions or policies implemented without consultation, consensus, or consideration of others' opinions
The manager's autocratic practices created tension within the department.
As práticas autocráticas do gerente criaram tensão dentro do departamento.
3. Systems of rule or control where decision-making power rests solely with a single authority figure
International observers condemned the country's autocratic practices.
Observadores internacionais condenaram as práticas autocráticas do país.
The term 'autocratic practices' is widely used in Brazil and the US in political analysis, human rights discourse, and organizational management contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about government accountability and democratic institutions, particularly during periods of political tension. In the US, it is commonly used to critique corporate leadership styles and foreign government policies. The concept carries strongly negative connotations in democratic societies and is often associated with human rights violations and lack of transparency.
NYC Slang
iron-fisted rule; my way or the highway mentality
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