individual acts
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ækts/]
nounpl: individual acts
atos individuais
1. Specific actions or deeds performed by a single person, rather than as part of a group or organization
The company was held responsible for the individual acts of its employees.
A empresa foi responsabilizada pelos atos individuais de seus funcionários.
2. In law, discrete legal actions or official documents issued by an individual authority or person
The judge's individual acts were subject to review by the appellate court.
Os atos individuais do juiz foram passíveis de revisão pelo tribunal de apelação.
3. Distinct behaviors or performances by a single person, particularly in entertainment or sports
The circus featured individual acts from talented performers.
O circo apresentava atos individuais de artistas talentosos.
In Brazil, 'atos individuais' is primarily used in formal legal and administrative contexts. The phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and agency. In the United States, the term is commonly used in both legal proceedings and entertainment contexts, reflecting the cultural emphasis on individualism. Portuguese law also uses 'actos individuais' in administrative and legislative frameworks.
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