ongoing rule
[ˈɒnɡoʊɪŋ ˈruːl]
noun phrasepl: ongoing rules
regra contínua / regra em vigor
1. a regulation or principle that remains in effect and continues to be applied over time without interruption
The ongoing rule prohibits smoking in public buildings.
A regra contínua proíbe fumar em edifícios públicos.
2. a persistent or established norm that governs conduct or procedure in an organization or system
Under the ongoing rule, employees must submit reports by Friday.
Sob a regra em vigor, os funcionários devem apresentar relatórios até sexta-feira.
3. a directive that remains active and applicable until officially changed or revoked
The ongoing rule about dress code was never formally rescinded.
A regra vigente sobre código de vestuário nunca foi formalmente revogada.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'ongoing rule' is typically used in formal, legal, corporate, or administrative settings. In Brazil, it's common in government and organizational hierarchies. The phrase emphasizes continuity and the binding nature of regulations until officially changed, reflecting respect for institutional structures and formal procedures in both cultures.
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