deficient enforcement
[/dɪˈfɪʃənt ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/]
noun phrasepl: deficient enforcements
fiscalização deficiente
1. inadequate or insufficient application and implementation of laws, regulations, or rules by authorities
The deficient enforcement of labor laws allowed companies to exploit workers without consequences.
A fiscalização deficiente das leis trabalhistas permitiu que empresas explorassem trabalhadores sem consequências.
2. weak or poor execution of legal compliance and regulatory oversight
Deficient enforcement of environmental regulations has led to increased pollution in the region.
A fiscalização deficiente das regulamentações ambientais levou ao aumento da poluição na região.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, governmental, and journalistic contexts when discussing corruption, lack of government accountability, and systemic weaknesses in rule of law. It reflects concerns about institutional capacity and the gap between written laws and their practical application, which is a significant issue in Brazilian public discourse.
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