obsolescent regulations
[ˌɑbsəˈlesənt ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: obsolescent regulations
regulamentações obsolescentes
1. Rules, laws, or official requirements that are becoming outdated or no longer useful but have not yet been completely replaced or eliminated
The company struggled with obsolescent regulations that predated the internet era.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades com regulamentações obsolescentes que eram anteriores à era da internet.
2. Legal frameworks in the process of becoming obsolete, gradually losing relevance due to technological or social changes
Obsolescent regulations often create compliance burdens without serving their original purpose.
As regulamentações obsolescentes frequentemente criam encargos de conformidade sem atender seu propósito original.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American business contexts when discussing regulatory modernization efforts. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about administrative reform and simplification (simplificação administrativa). In the USA, it's commonly used in discussions about deregulation and updating legacy laws from the 20th century.
NYC Slang
old-school rules that nobody follows anymore
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