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imprecise regulations

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ˌrɛɡjuˈleɪʃənz]
noun phrase
regulamentações imprecisas
1. Laws, rules, or official orders that lack clarity, exactness, or specificity in their wording or application
The imprecise regulations made it difficult for companies to ensure compliance.
As regulamentações imprecisas tornaram difícil para as empresas garantir conformidade.
2. Rules that are ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations
Imprecise regulations can lead to inconsistent enforcement across different jurisdictions.
Regulamentações imprecisas podem levar a uma aplicação inconsistente em diferentes jurisdições.
Synonyms
vague regulationsambiguous rulesunclear guidelinesill-defined requirementsfuzzy standards
Antonyms
precise regulationsclear rulesspecific guidelineswell-defined requirementsexact standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulamentações imprecisas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
regulamentações vagas
Common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
regulações imprecisas
Preferred form; 'regulação' more common than 'regulamentação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a grey area in regulations
regulatory ambiguity
caught in the fine print
regulatory uncertainty
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