corrupt norms
[kəˈrʌpt nɔːrmz]
noun phrase
normas corrompidas
1. established standards or rules of behavior that have been compromised, perverted, or made dishonest through unethical practices
The company's corrupt norms allowed executives to embezzle funds without consequences.
As normas corrompidas da empresa permitiam que executivos desviassem fundos sem consequências.
2. social or institutional conventions that have become morally or legally wrong through systematic abuse
The organization had to reform its corrupt norms regarding workplace harassment.
A organização precisou reformar suas normas corrompidas sobre assédio no local de trabalho.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions of institutional reform, particularly in Brazilian and American contexts when addressing government, corporate, or organizational misconduct. In Brazil, it often appears in media discourse about political scandals and business ethics. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate governance and organizational psychology discussions.
NYC Slang
shady practices, crooked system, rigged game
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