legitimate reforms
[/ləˈdʒɪtəmət rɪˈfɔrmz/]
noun phrase
reformas legítimas
1. Changes or improvements to laws, institutions, or systems that are justified, lawful, and widely accepted as necessary or appropriate
The government proposed legitimate reforms to modernize the healthcare system.
O governo propôs reformas legítimas para modernizar o sistema de saúde.
2. Alterations to existing structures that have proper legal authority and moral justification
Legitimate reforms require public consultation and democratic approval.
Reformas legítimas exigem consulta pública e aprovação democrática.
In Brazilian political discourse, 'reformas legítimas' is frequently invoked by government officials and political actors to justify policy changes and distinguish them from arbitrary or unconstitutional modifications. The term carries weight in democratic contexts where legitimacy is tied to public consent and legal procedures.
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