permit resistance
[/pərˈmɪt rɪˈzɪstəns/]
nounpl: permit resistances
resistência de permissão
1. Opposition or refusal to grant official permission or authorization for a project, activity, or development
The construction project faced permit resistance from local environmental groups.
O projeto de construção enfrentou resistência de permissão de grupos ambientais locais.
2. In electrical engineering, the property of a material or device that opposes the flow of electric current when a potential difference is applied
The wire's permit resistance increased at higher temperatures.
A resistência de permissão do fio aumentou em temperaturas mais altas.
3. Bureaucratic or administrative obstacles preventing the issuance of required permits or licenses
Entrepreneurs often encounter permit resistance when starting new businesses in regulated industries.
Empreendedores frequentemente encontram resistência de permissão ao abrir novos negócios em indústrias reguladas.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazil where bureaucratic processes and permit acquisition can be lengthy and complex. It's commonly used in discussions about urban development, business startups, and infrastructure projects. In the USA, permit resistance often involves local zoning boards and environmental agencies, reflecting different regulatory frameworks between the two countries.
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