poder restringido
[po-DER res-trin-JI-do]
noun phrasemasculinepl: poderes restringidos
limited power, restricted power, constrained authority
1. Authority or capability that is limited or confined within specific boundaries, constraints, or conditions
The board of directors operates under a poder restringido, unable to make decisions without shareholder approval.
O conselho de administração opera sob um poder restringido, incapaz de tomar decisões sem aprovação dos acionistas.
2. In legal or governmental contexts, delegated authority that is explicitly limited in scope or duration
The governor was granted poder restringido during the state of emergency.
O governador recebeu poder restringido durante o estado de emergência.
3. A power of attorney or legal authorization that has specific limitations and conditions
She executed a poder restringido to manage only her real estate transactions.
Ela outorgou um poder restringido para gerenciar apenas suas transações imobiliárias.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian legal, corporate, and governmental discourse. It reflects the legalistic approach to power distribution and accountability in institutional hierarchies. In Brazilian corporations and public administration, 'poder restringido' is frequently used in power of attorney documents (procurações) and board resolutions to establish clear boundaries of authority and protect organizational interests.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter o poder nas mãos, mas com limitações
autoridade com corda curta
poder de mão amarrada
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