governing agencies
[ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənsiz]
nounpl: governing agencies
órgãos governamentais
1. Government institutions or organizations responsible for administering and enforcing laws and policies within a jurisdiction
The governing agencies implemented new environmental regulations to protect the watershed.
Os órgãos governamentais implementaram novos regulamentos ambientais para proteger a bacia hidrográfica.
2. Administrative bodies that exercise executive, legislative, or regulatory authority over a specific domain
Multiple governing agencies worked together to coordinate the disaster relief efforts.
Múltiplos órgãos governamentais trabalharam juntos para coordenar os esforços de alívio dos desastres.
3. Official organizations with the power to make and enforce decisions affecting a population or sector
Health governing agencies established guidelines for pandemic response.
Os órgãos governamentais de saúde estabeleceram diretrizes para a resposta à pandemia.
In Brazil, 'órgãos governamentais' is commonly used when discussing federal, state, and municipal authorities. The relationship between citizens and governing agencies is often characterized by bureaucratic processes. In the USA, 'governing agencies' refers to the complex network of federal, state, and local government bodies. The term emphasizes institutional hierarchy and regulatory authority, which is central to American administrative law and public discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
red tape from governing agencies
at odds with governing agencies
bypass governing agencies
coordinate with governing agencies
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