corresponding duties
[/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒndɪŋ ˈdjuːtiz/]
noun phrase
deveres correspondentes
1. Obligations or responsibilities that match, align with, or are proportionate to a particular role, right, or position
With every right granted to citizens comes corresponding duties to obey the law.
Com cada direito concedido aos cidadãos vêm deveres correspondentes de obedecer à lei.
2. In legal or organizational contexts, tasks or responsibilities that are paired with or complement a specific privilege or authority
The manager's authority comes with corresponding duties to supervise and support the team.
A autoridade do gerente vem com deveres correspondentes de supervisionar e apoiar a equipe.
3. Mutual or reciprocal obligations that arise from a relationship or agreement
Parents have rights regarding their children's education and corresponding duties to ensure their attendance.
Os pais têm direitos em relação à educação de seus filhos e deveres correspondentes de garantir sua frequência.
This phrase is frequently used in legal, constitutional, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA to emphasize the balance between rights and responsibilities. In Brazilian culture, it reflects the legal principle that freedoms are accompanied by obligations to society. It's commonly invoked in civic education and discussions about citizenship.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rights and corresponding duties
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