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fiscal discipline

[/ˈfɪskəl ˈdɪsəplɪn/]
noun
disciplina fiscal
1. The practice of maintaining control over government or personal spending and ensuring financial responsibilities are met through careful budgeting and adherence to financial rules
The government implemented fiscal discipline to reduce the national deficit.
O governo implementou disciplina fiscal para reduzir o déficit nacional.
2. Restraint in spending money and avoiding excessive debt or expenditure
Fiscal discipline requires cutting unnecessary expenses and prioritizing essential services.
A disciplina fiscal exige cortar despesas desnecessárias e priorizar serviços essenciais.
Synonyms
fiscal responsibilitybudgetary controlfinancial restraintausterity
Antonyms
fiscal irresponsibilityreckless spendingfinancial excessoverspending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disciplina fiscal
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese media and government contexts
Portugal
disciplina orçamental
Frequently used alongside disciplina fiscal in Portuguese government discourse
General
rigor fiscal
Alternative term emphasizing strictness in fiscal management

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt (apertar os cintos)
live within one's means (viver dentro das possibilidades)
balance the budget (equilibrar o orçamento)
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