mutable rule

[ˈmjuːtəbəl ruːl]
noun phrasepl: mutable rules
regra mutável
1. A rule or regulation that can be changed, modified, or altered; a rule that is not fixed or permanent
The company established mutable rules for remote work policies to adapt to changing circumstances.
A empresa estabeleceu regras mutáveis para políticas de trabalho remoto para se adaptar a circunstâncias em mudança.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a provision that can be amended or revised under certain conditions
The mutable rules of the agreement allowed both parties to renegotiate terms annually.
As regras mutáveis do acordo permitiram que ambas as partes renegociassem os termos anualmente.
3. In gaming or sports, rules that may be changed or adapted during gameplay or competition
The tournament adopted mutable rules to ensure fair play for all participants.
O torneio adotou regras mutáveis para garantir competição justa para todos os participantes.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business and legal contexts when discussing corporate governance, employment policies, and contractual agreements that need flexibility. In the United States, it appears more in technical documentation, software development, and organizational management literature. The concept reflects modern approaches to governance that prioritize adaptability over rigid adherence to fixed standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
changeable ruleflexible rulealterable rulevariable rulemodifiable rule
Antonyms / Antônimos
immutable rulefixed ruleunchangeable rulepermanent ruleinvariable rule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regra mutável
Standard term used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
regra passível de alteração
More formal legal variant emphasizing possibility of change
Portugal
regra mutável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'regra flexível' in modern usage

Related Words

mutableimmutableflexibilityamendmentmodificationregulationstatute

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
play by the rules
change the rules of the game
make up the rules as you go
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