long-standing matter
[/lɔːŋ ˈstændɪŋ ˈmætər/]
noun phrasepl: long-standing matters
questão de longa data
1. An issue, problem, or situation that has existed for a considerable period of time; a persistent or enduring concern
The dispute over the property line has been a long-standing matter between the two families.
A disputa sobre a linha de divisa tem sido uma questão de longa data entre as duas famílias.
2. A problem or subject that requires resolution and has been pending for an extended duration
Healthcare reform remains a long-standing matter that policymakers continue to debate.
A reforma do sistema de saúde continua sendo uma questão de longa data que os legisladores continuam debatendo.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing political disputes, family conflicts, historical grievances, or legal matters that have persisted over time. In Brazilian culture, references to 'questões de longa data' often relate to historical social issues or regional conflicts. In the USA, it frequently appears in legal, political, and diplomatic discourse.
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