institutional separation
[/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: institutional separations
separação institucional
1. The formal division or disconnection between different institutions or institutional branches, often referring to the legal or administrative separation of powers, functions, or organizations
The institutional separation between the executive and legislative branches is a fundamental principle of democratic governance.
A separação institucional entre os poderes executivo e legislativo é um princípio fundamental da governança democrática.
2. In social policy, the practice of placing individuals (particularly children or vulnerable populations) in separate institutional facilities rather than maintaining community-based or family-integrated settings
Institutional separation of children from their families was a controversial practice in social services.
A separação institucional de crianças de suas famílias foi uma prática controversa nos serviços sociais.
3. The organizational or structural division within governmental, educational, or corporate systems
The institutional separation of church and state ensures religious freedom.
A separação institucional entre Igreja e Estado garante a liberdade religiosa.
This term is deeply significant in Brazilian and Portuguese legal contexts, particularly regarding the constitutional principle of separation of powers (separação de poderes). In social policy discussions, institutional separation has become a somewhat dated concept, as modern child welfare and disability services in both Brazil and the USA increasingly favor community integration and deinstitutionalization. The term appears frequently in academic discussions of government structure and constitutional law.
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