lost conventions
[lɔst kənˈvɛnʃənz]
noun phrase
convenções perdidas
1. Traditional social norms, rules, or practices that are no longer followed or have been abandoned over time
The lost conventions of formal letter writing have been replaced by email.
As convenções perdidas da escrita de cartas formais foram substituídas pelo email.
2. Established customs or agreements that have fallen into disuse or are no longer commonly observed
Many lost conventions from Victorian society seem strange to modern people.
Muitas convenções perdidas da sociedade vitoriana parecem estranhas para as pessoas modernas.
3. Forgotten protocols or procedural standards that were once mandatory but have been discontinued
The lost conventions of parliamentary procedure required lengthy ceremonial speeches.
As convenções perdidas do procedimento parlamentar exigiam discursos cerimoniais longos.
This phrase is often used in academic, historical, and cultural discussions to reference societal changes. In Brazil, it appears frequently in literature, history classes, and debates about cultural evolution. In the USA, it's commonly used when discussing changes in American social etiquette and historical practices. The concept reflects how societies evolve and abandon outdated social structures.
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