former guidelines

[ˈfɔːrmər ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
noun phrase
diretrizes anteriores
1. Rules, instructions, or principles that were previously in effect but are no longer current
The company abandoned the former guidelines in favor of a more flexible approach.
A empresa abandonou as diretrizes anteriores em favor de uma abordagem mais flexível.
2. Outdated or superseded standards or recommendations
According to the former guidelines, employees needed written approval for remote work.
De acordo com as diretrizes anteriores, os funcionários precisavam de aprovação escrita para trabalho remoto.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate, governmental, and institutional contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing policy changes or procedural updates. In Brazilian business culture, acknowledging 'as diretrizes anteriores' reflects respect for institutional history while demonstrating forward progress.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
previous guidelinesoutdated guidelinessuperseded guidelinesold standardspast directives
Antonyms / Antônimos
current guidelinesnew guidelinesupdated standardspresent directiveslatest procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretrizes anteriores
Most common and formal usage
Brazil
as antigas diretrizes
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
diretrizes anteriores
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; formal contexts
Business Portuguese
normas precedentes
More technical/legal term in formal documentation

Related Words

guidelinesdirectivesstandardsproceduresregulationspolicies

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw out the old rulebook
go back to the drawing board
shift the goalposts
update the standards
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