nominal authority
[ˈnɑːmɪnəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: nominal authorities
autoridade nominal
1. Authority held in name only, without actual power or responsibility; formal position without real decision-making capacity
The chairman has only nominal authority; the CEO makes all the real decisions.
O presidente possui apenas autoridade nominal; o diretor-executivo toma todas as decisões reais.
2. A position of leadership that is ceremonial or symbolic rather than functional
The monarch exercises nominal authority while the prime minister holds executive power.
A monarca exerce autoridade nominal enquanto o primeiro-ministro detém o poder executivo.
3. In law and business, the right to hold a title or position without the corresponding duties or influence
He retained nominal authority as board member but had no voting rights.
Ele manteve autoridade nominal como membro do conselho, mas sem direitos de voto.
The concept of nominal authority is prevalent in discussions of corporate governance, constitutional monarchies, and organizational hierarchies in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about board positions and government roles where formal titles don't reflect actual decision-making power. In the USA, it's commonly used in corporate and political contexts to describe ceremonial positions or weak leadership.
NYC Slang
figurehead; suit with no real say
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