constructive power
[kənˈstrʌktɪv ˈpaʊər]
nounpl: constructive powers
poder construtivo
1. The capacity or ability to build, create, or develop something positive and beneficial; power directed toward improvement or creation rather than destruction
The team's constructive power was evident in how they transformed the abandoned building into a community center.
O poder construtivo da equipe era evidente na forma como transformaram o prédio abandonado em um centro comunitário.
2. In legal contexts, implied or inferred power granted by law to achieve a legitimate purpose, even if not explicitly stated
The court exercised constructive power to interpret the statute in a way that served justice.
O tribunal exerceu poder construtivo para interpretar a lei de uma forma que servisse à justiça.
3. The ability to influence or effect positive change through creative and collaborative means
Her constructive power in negotiations led to a win-win agreement for both parties.
Seu poder construtivo nas negociações levou a um acordo vantajoso para ambas as partes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'constructive power' is valued in professional, educational, and social settings as a positive force for change. It reflects a preference for collaborative problem-solving over confrontational approaches in modern organizational culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exercise constructive power
harness constructive power
channel constructive power toward progress
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