imprecise rules
[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ruːlz]
noun phrasepl: imprecise rules
regras imprecisas
1. Rules or guidelines that lack clarity, specificity, or exactness; standards that are ambiguous or vague in their application or interpretation
The company's imprecise rules about remote work led to confusion among employees.
As regras imprecisas da empresa sobre trabalho remoto causaram confusão entre os funcionários.
2. Regulations that do not provide clear boundaries or specific criteria for compliance
Imprecise rules in the contract created disputes between the parties.
As regras imprecisas no contrato criaram disputas entre as partes.
3. Guidelines that are subject to multiple interpretations or lack definiteness
The referee enforced imprecise rules that frustrated both teams.
O árbitro aplicou regras imprecisas que frustraram ambos os times.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, imprecise rules are viewed as problematic and often lead to lengthy disputes. This reflects the importance of documentation and clarity in Brazilian corporate culture. In the US, imprecise rules may be challenged through litigation or negotiation, while in Brazil, such ambiguities are often resolved through formal mediation or bureaucratic processes.
NYC Slang
fuzzy rules / wishy-washy rules
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →