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passive compliance

[/ˈpæsɪv kəmˈplaɪəns/]
noun
conformidade passiva
1. The act of complying with rules, laws, or requests without active engagement, enthusiasm, or resistance; mere submission without voluntary cooperation
The employees showed only passive compliance with the new safety regulations, following them without understanding their importance.
Os funcionários demonstraram apenas conformidade passiva com os novos regulamentos de segurança, seguindo-os sem compreender sua importância.
2. Acceptance of demands or requirements without protest, objection, or proactive participation
His passive compliance masked his true disagreement with the company's decision.
Sua conformidade passiva mascarava seu verdadeiro desacordo com a decisão da empresa.
Synonyms
reluctant acceptanceresigned submissionmechanical obediencetacit acceptancegrudging compliance
Antonyms
active engagemententhusiastic cooperationresistanceoppositionvoluntary participation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conformidade passiva
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
conformidade passiva
Commonly used in corporate and institutional settings
Portugal
conformidade passiva
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

going through the motions
following orders without question
lip service
rubber stamp approval
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