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legal framework

[ˈliːɡəl ˈfreɪmwɜːrk]
nounpl: legal frameworks
marco legal
1. The system of laws and regulations that govern a particular activity, industry, or jurisdiction
The legal framework for data protection in Europe is GDPR.
O marco legal para proteção de dados na Europa é o RGPD.
2. The set of statutes, rules, and principles that provide the structure within which law operates
Companies must operate within the legal framework established by the government.
As empresas devem operar dentro do marco legal estabelecido pelo governo.
Synonyms
legal structureregulatory frameworklegal systemlegislative frameworklegal infrastructure
Antonyms
lawlessnessanarchy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marco legal
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for legal context
São Paulo
marco legal
Commonly used in business and legal documents
Portugal
quadro legal
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, especially in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the legal framework
establish a legal framework
strengthen the legal framework
legal framework for operations
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