legitimate command
[lə-ˈji-tə-mət kə-ˈmand]
noun phrasepl: legitimate commands
comando legítimo
1. An order or instruction that is lawful, authorized, and has proper legal or moral authority behind it
The officer issued a legitimate command that all soldiers were obligated to follow.
O oficial emitiu um comando legítimo que todos os soldados eram obrigados a seguir.
2. In military or organizational context, a directive that comes from someone with proper authority and does not violate laws or ethical standards
Following a legitimate command is the duty of every subordinate.
Seguir um comando legítimo é o dever de todo subordinado.
3. An instruction that is recognized as valid and binding under established rules or regulations
The court determined that the arrest was made under a legitimate command from headquarters.
O tribunal determinou que a prisão foi feita sob um comando legítimo da sede.
This phrase is particularly important in Brazilian military discourse, law enforcement, and hierarchical organizations. It emphasizes the importance of authority and the rule of law. In both Brazilian and American contexts, the concept of a 'legitimate command' is fundamental to understanding organizational hierarchy and the legal obligations of subordinates to obey orders that are lawful and authorized.
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