autoridade restrita
[au-to-ri-DA-de res-TRI-ta]
noun phrasefemininepl: autoridades restritas
limited authority
1. Authority or power that is confined to specific domains, contexts, or jurisdictions; power that operates within defined boundaries or limitations
The manager has restricted authority and can only approve purchases under $5,000.
O gerente tem autoridade restrita e só pode aprovar compras abaixo de $5.000.
2. Legal or administrative power granted to an official or entity with explicit constraints on its scope or exercise
The local government operates under restricted authority granted by the federal constitution.
O governo local opera sob autoridade restrita concedida pela constituição federal.
3. In bureaucratic or organizational contexts, power that is circumscribed by regulations, protocols, or hierarchical limitations
The department head's restricted authority requires approval from the board for major decisions.
A autoridade restrita do chefe do departamento exige aprovação da diretoria para decisões importantes.
This term is widely used in Brazilian legal, governmental, and corporate contexts to describe hierarchical power structures and accountability. It reflects the bureaucratic nature of Brazilian institutions where power delegation and limitations are formally defined. The concept is important in discussions of governance, corporate compliance, and administrative law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
agir dentro dos limites da autoridade restrita
exceder a autoridade restrita
ter as mãos presas pela autoridade restrita
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