complicated regulation
[/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: complicated regulations / regulações complicadas
regulação complicada
1. A rule, law, or requirement that is complex, difficult to understand, or burdensome to comply with due to its intricacy and multiple conditions
The complicated regulation on environmental compliance made it difficult for small businesses to operate.
A regulação complicada sobre conformidade ambiental dificultou a operação de pequenos negócios.
2. Government or institutional requirements characterized by unnecessary complexity, bureaucratic procedures, and administrative barriers
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the complicated regulations governing business licensing.
Muitos empresários enfrentam dificuldades com as regulações complicadas que regem o licenciamento de negócios.
In Brazil, concerns about 'regulações complicadas' are particularly relevant in discussions about business environment, entrepreneurship, and government efficiency. The phrase reflects frustration with bureaucracy and is commonly used in political discourse about economic reform. In the USA, 'complicated regulations' often appear in debates about deregulation and business-friendly policies, particularly among conservative groups and small business advocates.
NYC Slang
regulatory nightmare; bureaucratic mess
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