celeridade administrativa
[se.le.ri.DA.de ad.mi.nis.tra.TI.va]
nounfemininepl: celeridades administrativas
administrative promptness; administrative expedience; administrative swiftness
1. The quality or principle of speed and efficiency in the execution of administrative and bureaucratic procedures
Administrative promptness is essential for citizens to receive timely government services.
A celeridade administrativa é essencial para que os cidadãos recebam serviços governamentais em tempo hábil.
2. A legal principle requiring public administration to act with reasonable speed in processing requests and making decisions
The new law reinforces administrative promptness as a fundamental right of citizens.
A nova lei reforça a celeridade administrativa como um direito fundamental dos cidadãos.
3. The obligation of government agencies to avoid unnecessary delays in administrative proceedings
The court ruled that the agency violated the principle of administrative promptness by taking three years to respond.
O tribunal decidiu que a agência violou o princípio da celeridade administrativa ao levar três anos para responder.
This is a fundamental principle in Brazilian administrative law and constitutional doctrine. It gained particular importance after the 1988 Federal Constitution, which established it as a guiding principle of public administration. Citizens frequently invoke 'celeridade administrativa' to challenge government delays in issuing documents, processing permits, and making administrative decisions. It reflects Brazilian society's growing demand for efficient public services and accountability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
violar a celeridade administrativa - to violate the principle of administrative promptness
garantir a celeridade administrativa - to ensure administrative promptness
em prol da celeridade administrativa - in favor of administrative promptness
com celeridade administrativa - with administrative promptness/expedience
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