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government backing

[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈbækɪŋ/]
noun
apoio governamental
1. Financial, political, or institutional support provided by a government or government agency to a person, organization, or project
The startup received government backing to develop renewable energy technology.
A empresa emergente recebeu apoio governamental para desenvolver tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. Official endorsement or guarantee from government authorities
The project has government backing, which increases investor confidence.
O projeto tem respaldo governamental, o que aumenta a confiança dos investidores.
Synonyms
government supportstate supportgovernment assistancepublic fundingofficial endorsement
Antonyms
government oppositionlack of supportprivate funding only

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio governamental / respaldo do governo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apoio governamental / suporte do governo
Business-oriented variant often used in financial contexts
Portugal
apoio governamental / respaldo estatal
European Portuguese variant; may use 'estatal' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have government backing
to secure government backing
with government backing
government-backed initiative
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