forced procedures
[fɔːrst prəˈsiːdʒərz]
nounpl: forced procedures
procedimentos forçados
1. Actions or processes that are imposed or required against one's will, often without consent or voluntary participation
The organization was criticized for implementing forced procedures on vulnerable populations.
A organização foi criticada por implementar procedimentos forçados em populações vulneráveis.
2. In medical or legal contexts: mandatory interventions or processes that are compulsory rather than elective
The court ordered forced procedures to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
O tribunal ordenou procedimentos forçados para garantir conformidade com as novas regulações.
3. In administrative or institutional settings: required protocols that must be followed without exception
The company established forced procedures for all employees to follow during the audit.
A empresa estabeleceu procedimentos forçados que todos os funcionários devem seguir durante a auditoria.
In Brazil, the term 'procedimentos forçados' is particularly sensitive in medical, legal, and human rights contexts due to historical concerns about institutional overreach. In the USA and English-speaking countries, the phrase is commonly used in legal, medical ethics, and administrative compliance discussions, often raising questions about autonomy and consent.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to force someone's hand - forçar a mão de alguém
under duress - sob coação
by order of the court - por ordem do tribunal
no choice in the matter - sem opção no assunto
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