ordering of rules

[/ˈɔrdərɪŋ əv rulz/]
noun phrasepl: orderings of rules
ordenação de regras
1. The arrangement or sequencing of rules in a specific hierarchical or procedural manner
The ordering of rules in the legal code determines which regulation takes precedence.
A ordenação de regras no código legal determina qual regulamento tem prioridade.
2. In logic and computer science, the sequence in which rules are evaluated or applied
The ordering of rules in the algorithm affects the efficiency of the search.
A ordenação de regras no algoritmo afeta a eficiência da busca.
3. The prioritization or ranking of rules based on importance or applicability
Proper ordering of rules ensures that exceptions are handled before general cases.
A ordenação apropriada de regras garante que exceções sejam tratadas antes dos casos gerais.
This is primarily a technical and formal term used in legal, logical, and computational contexts. It is more commonly encountered in academic, professional, and software development environments rather than in casual speech. In Brazil, it is frequently used in discussions of administrative law, database management, and artificial intelligence applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequencing of rulesrule prioritizationrule hierarchyrule arrangementrule organization
Antonyms / Antônimos
random arrangement of rulesunstructured rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ordenação de regras
Standard term used in technical and legal contexts
Portugal
ordenação de regras
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, preferred in formal contexts
Technical/Computing contexts
sequenciamento de regras
Alternative term emphasizing sequence in programming contexts

Related Words

rule precedencerule applicationrule executionhierarchical orderrule setalgorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

order of precedence
pecking order
chain of command
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