loose regulation
[ˈluːs ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: loose regulations
regulamentação frouxa
1. A system of rules or laws that are not strictly enforced or are minimal in scope, allowing greater freedom or flexibility
The country's loose regulation of the tech industry has attracted many startups.
A regulamentação frouxa da indústria de tecnologia do país atraiu muitas startups.
2. Inadequate oversight or control that permits illegal or unethical practices to occur
Environmental advocates criticized the loose regulation of industrial emissions.
Os defensores do meio ambiente criticaram a regulamentação frouxa das emissões industriais.
3. Rules that lack clarity, strict enforcement mechanisms, or detailed specifications
The loose regulation of data privacy left consumers vulnerable.
A regulamentação frouxa da privacidade de dados deixou os consumidores vulneráveis.
In Brazil, discussions of 'regulamentação frouxa' often relate to debates about economic liberalization versus consumer/environmental protection. The term gained prominence during discussions of regulatory reform in sectors like finance, technology, and agriculture. In the USA, loose regulation is frequently debated in political discourse regarding industry growth versus public safety.
NYC Slang
no-rules game; anything goes (informal)
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