official assembly

[/əˈfɪʃəl əˈsembli/]
nounpl: official assemblies
assembleia oficial
1. A formal gathering of representatives, members, or delegates convened according to established rules and procedures for the purpose of conducting official business
The official assembly of shareholders will be held next Monday to vote on the merger proposal.
A assembleia oficial de acionistas será realizada na próxima segunda-feira para votar sobre a proposta de fusão.
2. A legislative or deliberative body that meets formally to make decisions or pass resolutions within an organization, government, or institution
The university's official assembly approved the new academic calendar during yesterday's meeting.
A assembleia oficial da universidade aprovou o novo calendário acadêmico durante a reunião de ontem.
3. A formal convocation or congregation held with proper notice, quorum, and adherence to procedural requirements
An official assembly must be called with at least 30 days' notice to all members.
Uma assembleia oficial deve ser convocada com pelo menos 30 dias de antecedência a todos os membros.
In Brazil, official assemblies are formal events commonly held in corporate, governmental, and educational settings. They follow strict procedural rules and are documented in official minutes (atas). In the USA, official assemblies are prevalent in corporate shareholder meetings, university governance, and legislative bodies, where proper notice and quorum requirements are legally mandated.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
formal meetingofficial gatheringformal assemblyconvocationdeliberative body
Antonyms / Antônimos
informal gatheringunofficial meetingcasual assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assembleia oficial
Standard term used in corporate, governmental, and institutional contexts
São Paulo
assembleia oficial
Commonly used in business and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
assembleia oficial
Used in governmental and institutional contexts
Portugal
assembleia oficial
Similar usage but may also use 'assembleia plenária' for certain contexts

Related Words

legislatureparliamentcongressquorumresolutionproceedingsdelegates

Related Idioms & Phrases

call an official assembly
convene an official assembly
hold an official assembly
official assembly of representatives
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