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improper enforcement

[ɪmˈprɑːpər ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt]
nounpl: improper enforcements
aplicação inadequada da lei / cumprimento impróprio
1. The failure to properly apply, execute, or uphold laws, rules, regulations, or policies
The improper enforcement of traffic regulations led to increased accidents on the highway.
A aplicação inadequada das regulações de trânsito resultou em aumento de acidentes na rodovia.
2. Non-compliance with legal obligations or standards due to negligent or incorrect implementation
The improper enforcement of workplace safety standards resulted in employee injuries.
O cumprimento impróprio das normas de segurança do trabalho resultou em ferimentos de funcionários.
Synonyms
inadequate enforcementfaulty enforcementlax enforcementnegligent enforcementpoor enforcementdeficient enforcement
Antonyms
proper enforcementstrict enforcementrigorous enforcementeffective enforcementdiligent enforcement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação inadequada da lei / cumprimento impróprio
Most common usage in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
execução deficiente da lei
Often used in business and corporate compliance discussions
Rio de Janeiro
aplicação deficiente / cumprimento falho
Common in public administration and law enforcement discourse
Portugal
aplicação inadequada da lei / cumprimento defeituoso
Formal legal terminology preferred in Portuguese legal system

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to enforcement
enforcement gone awry
slipshod enforcement
enforcement failure
breach of enforcement duty
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