entidade competente
[en-ti-DA-de kom-pe-TEN-te]
noun phrasefemininepl: entidades competentes
competent authority
1. A government body, organization, or institution that has the legal power and responsibility to make decisions, issue permits, or enforce regulations in a specific area of jurisdiction
The competent authority must approve all environmental impact assessments before construction begins.
A entidade competente deve aprovar todas as avaliações de impacto ambiental antes do início da construção.
2. An official body or agency designated by law to oversee, regulate, or administer a particular sector or matter
You must contact the competent authority to obtain the necessary licenses for your business.
Você deve entrar em contato com a entidade competente para obter as licenças necessárias para seu negócio.
This is a formal, legal term widely used in Brazilian administrative, legal, and business contexts. It appears frequently in official documents, contracts, regulations, and government communications. Understanding which entity is 'competent' for a particular matter is crucial in navigating Brazilian bureaucracy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
segundo a entidade competente (according to the competent authority)
conforme determinado pela entidade competente (as determined by the competent authority)
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