dictatorial rules
[dɪk.təˈtɔːr.i.əl rulz]
noun phrasepl: dictatorial rules
regras ditatoriais
1. authoritarian regulations or laws imposed by a single person or small group without democratic process or consent
The dictatorial rules imposed by the regime restricted freedom of speech and assembly.
As regras ditatoriais impostas pelo regime restringiram a liberdade de expressão e reunião.
2. strict, rigid guidelines that allow no flexibility or input from others
The manager's dictatorial rules made employees feel undervalued and unmotivated.
As regras ditatoriais do gerente fizeram os funcionários se sentirem desvalorizados e desmotivados.
This phrase is commonly used in political discourse in both Brazil and the USA when discussing authoritarian governments or oppressive leadership. In Brazil, it often references the military dictatorship period (1964-1985). In contemporary usage, it may describe any excessively strict governance style, from political systems to workplace management.
NYC Slang
iron-fisted rules
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