implicit authority
[ɪmˈplɪsɪt ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: implicit authorities
autoridade implícita
1. Authority that is suggested or implied rather than directly expressed; power that is understood to exist even though not explicitly stated or granted in writing
The manager's implicit authority to make hiring decisions was understood by all employees, even though it was never formally documented.
A autoridade implícita do gerente para tomar decisões de contratação era compreendida por todos os funcionários, mesmo que nunca tivesse sido formalmente documentada.
2. In law and business, the power delegated to an agent that is reasonably necessary to accomplish an explicitly granted authority
The sales representative had implicit authority to negotiate within predetermined price ranges based on her position.
O representante de vendas tinha autoridade implícita para negociar dentro de faixas de preço predeterminadas com base em sua posição.
3. Authority derived from custom, practice, or the nature of a role rather than formal written assignment
The assistant principal's implicit authority to discipline students stemmed from school policy and established practice.
A autoridade implícita do vice-diretor para disciplinar alunos derivava da política escolar e da prática estabelecida.
The concept of implicit authority is particularly important in Anglo-American common law systems and is frequently invoked in Brazilian business law, which has been influenced by international commercial practices. In Portugal, the concept appears in civil law contexts but may be framed differently due to the Napoleonic legal tradition. Understanding implicit authority is crucial in business negotiations and contract interpretation across English and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
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