lenient policies

[LIE-nee-ent PAH-luh-seez]
noun phrasepl: lenient policies
políticas lenientes
1. Rules, regulations, or official courses of action that are permissive, forgiving, and not strict in their enforcement or application
The company adopted lenient policies regarding remote work during the pandemic.
A empresa adotou políticas lenientes em relação ao trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
2. A government or institutional approach characterized by tolerance and reduced penalties
Lenient policies on immigration have attracted many new residents to the city.
Políticas lenientes sobre imigração atraíram muitos novos residentes para a cidade.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental contexts, 'políticas lenientes' often reflects a more accommodating management style. In the US, lenient policies are frequently debated in education and criminal justice systems. The term carries different connotations depending on context—sometimes seen as progressive and humane, other times as lacking necessary discipline.
NYC Slang
loose policies / chill policies
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permissive policiestolerant policiesflexible policiesmild policiesmerciful policies
Antonyms / Antônimos
strict policiesharsh policiesrigid policiessevere policiesstringent policies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
políticas lenientes
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
políticas mais moles
Colloquial alternative using 'moles' (soft/loose)
São Paulo
políticas flexíveis
Often preferred in business context
Portugal
políticas indulgentes
Portuguese variant using 'indulgentes' (indulgent)

Related Words

leniencypermissivenesstoleranceflexibilityenforcementregulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

go easy on someone
turn a blind eye
give someone a break
soft touch
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