autoridade competente
[au-to-ri-DA-de com-pe-TEN-te]
noun phrasefemininepl: autoridades competentes
competent authority
1. A government body, official, or organization that has the legal power and responsibility to make decisions or take action in a specific area or jurisdiction
The competent authority must approve all construction permits before work can begin.
A autoridade competente deve aprovar todos os alvarás de construção antes do início das obras.
2. The designated governmental entity with the proper jurisdiction and qualifications to enforce laws or regulations in a particular domain
Environmental issues must be reported to the competent authority.
As questões ambientais devem ser reportadas à autoridade competente.
This is a formal legal and administrative term heavily used in Brazilian bureaucracy, legislation, and official documentation. It appears frequently in contracts, permits, regulations, and government communications. The phrase emphasizes the importance of proper jurisdiction and legal authority in matters requiring official approval or enforcement. In Portugal, it is similarly essential in EU compliance and national administrative procedures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
de acordo com a autoridade competente
sob supervisão da autoridade competente
por determinação da autoridade competente
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