established conventions
[ɪˈstæblɪʃt kənˈvenʃənz]
noun phrase
convenções estabelecidas
1. widely accepted and long-standing rules, practices, or customs that are generally followed in society or a particular field
The established conventions of formal dining require specific placement of utensils.
As convenções estabelecidas do jantar formal exigem a colocação específica dos talheres.
2. traditional standards or norms that have been accepted and practiced over a long period of time
The author challenged the established conventions of the romance novel genre.
A autora desafiou as convenções estabelecidas do gênero de romance.
3. formal agreements or protocols that have become customary and binding within a particular domain
International trade follows established conventions agreed upon by member nations.
O comércio internacional segue as convenções estabelecidas acordadas pelos países membros.
In Brazilian culture, 'convenções estabelecidas' often relates to social hierarchies, family structures, and respect for elders, which are important values. In American culture, the term is frequently used in business, law, and academia where established conventions may be more rigidly defined. Breaking established conventions is often viewed differently across cultures—celebrated as innovation in the US but potentially seen as disrespectful in more traditional Brazilian contexts.
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