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democratic methods

[/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk ˈmeθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos democráticos
1. Procedures and processes that involve participation, consultation, and decision-making by multiple people or groups, based on principles of equality and majority rule
The organization decided to implement democratic methods in all decision-making processes.
A organização decidiu implementar métodos democráticos em todos os processos de tomada de decisão.
2. Approaches to governance or management that respect individual rights and encourage collective participation
Democratic methods ensure that all voices are heard before important decisions are made.
Os métodos democráticos garantem que todas as vozes sejam ouvidas antes de decisões importantes serem tomadas.
Synonyms
democratic processesparticipatory methodsinclusive proceduresconsensus-building approaches
Antonyms
authoritarian methodsautocratic proceduresdictatorial approachesunilateral decision-making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos democráticos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
métodos democráticos
Common in political and organizational contexts
Portugal
métodos democráticos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

exercise democratic methods
adopt democratic methods
promote democratic methods
uphold democratic methods
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