enforcements

[/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ (plural)]
nounpl: enforcements
cumprimentos, aplicações, fiscalizações
1. The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
The enforcements of traffic regulations have increased in the downtown area.
As fiscalizações das regulamentações de trânsito aumentaram na área central.
2. Actions taken to ensure that rules or laws are obeyed
Strict enforcements of workplace safety standards are necessary.
Cumprimentos rigorosos dos padrões de segurança no trabalho são necessários.
3. The process of imposing penalties or consequences for non-compliance
The enforcements of contract terms were handled by the legal department.
A aplicação dos termos do contrato foi tratada pelo departamento jurídico.
In Brazil, 'enforcements' (fiscalizações) are commonly discussed in the context of traffic enforcement and labor regulations. In the USA, the term is widely used in law enforcement, workplace compliance, and corporate governance. The concept reflects the importance of rule-of-law in both societies, though enforcement practices and strictness may vary by jurisdiction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
implementationsapplicationsexecutionsimpositionsinspections
Antonyms / Antônimos
negligencenon-complianceviolationdisregardleniency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumprimentos, fiscalizações, aplicações
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fiscalizações, cumprimentos
Commonly used in municipal law enforcement discussions
São Paulo
aplicações, cumprimentos
Frequent in corporate and business law terminology
Portugal
cumprimentos, execuções
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but may prefer 'execução' in legal contexts

Related Words

enforceenforcementcomplianceregulationjurisdictionpenalty

Related Idioms & Phrases

enforcement action
law enforcement
strict enforcement of the law
selective enforcement
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