hindered power
[ˈhɪndərd ˈpaʊər]
noun phrasepl: hindered powers
poder impedido / poder obstruído
1. Power or ability that is restricted, limited, or prevented from being fully exercised or realized
The hindered power of the legislature resulted in delayed decision-making.
O poder impedido do legislativo resultou em tomadas de decisão atrasadas.
2. In mechanics or physics: force or energy whose effect is reduced or blocked by obstacles or resistance
The motor's hindered power was caused by friction in the bearings.
O poder obstruído do motor foi causado pelo atrito nos mancais.
3. Authority or influence that is constrained by limitations, regulations, or external factors
The CEO's hindered power due to board restrictions affected company strategy.
O poder impedido do CEO devido às restrições do conselho afetou a estratégia da empresa.
This phrase is commonly used in political, legal, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe situations where authority or capability is limited by external factors, regulations, or institutional constraints. In Brazilian Portuguese legal discourse, 'poder impedido' is frequently used when discussing constitutional limitations on executive, legislative, or judicial branches.
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