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lenient supervision

[ˈliːniənt suːpərˈvɪʒən]
nounpl: lenient supervisions
supervisão indulgente
1. A form of oversight or monitoring characterized by a permissive, flexible, and non-strict approach; management that allows considerable freedom and does not enforce rules rigidly
The teacher's lenient supervision of the classroom allowed students to work at their own pace.
A supervisão indulgente da professora na sala de aula permitiu que os alunos trabalhassem no seu próprio ritmo.
2. In legal or correctional contexts, a type of conditional release or probation with minimal restrictions
He was granted lenient supervision as part of his parole agreement.
Foi-lhe concedida uma supervisão indulgente como parte do seu acordo de liberdade condicional.
Synonyms
permissive oversightflexible monitoringrelaxed supervisionlight-handed management
Antonyms
strict supervisionrigorous monitoringtight controlintensive oversight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisão indulgente
Standard term used across Brazil
Brazil
supervisão flexível
Alternative common expression
Portugal
supervisão tolerante
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Portugal
fiscalização branda
Alternative expression used in Portuguese legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep a loose rein
to give someone a long leash
hands-off approach
to turn a blind eye
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