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centralized governance

[/ˈsen.trə.laɪzd ˈɡʌv.ərn.əns/]
noun
governança centralizada
1. A system of government or organizational management in which decision-making power and authority are concentrated at a central level rather than distributed among local or regional entities.
The country adopted centralized governance to streamline administrative processes.
O país adotou governança centralizada para simplificar os processos administrativos.
2. Administrative structure where policies, regulations, and resource allocation are determined by a single central authority.
Centralized governance can improve efficiency but may reduce local autonomy.
A governança centralizada pode melhorar a eficiência, mas pode reduzir a autonomia local.
Synonyms
centralized authoritycentral controlcentralized administrationtop-down governance
Antonyms
decentralized governancedistributed governancefederal governancelocal autonomy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
governança centralizada
Standard term used in business and political contexts
Portugal
governança centralizada
Formal administrative and organizational terminology
General
administração centralizada
Alternative formal term emphasizing administrative structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

power concentrated at the top
all roads lead to Rome
one-size-fits-all approach
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