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poor enforcement

[/pʊr ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/]
noun phrase
aplicação fraca da lei; má execução; fraca fiscalização
1. The inadequate or insufficient implementation and execution of laws, rules, regulations, or policies
Poor enforcement of environmental regulations has led to increased pollution.
A má execução das regulações ambientais levou a um aumento da poluição.
2. Lack of effective oversight or monitoring in ensuring compliance with established rules
The company suffered from poor enforcement of workplace safety standards.
A empresa sofreu com a fraca fiscalização dos padrões de segurança no trabalho.
Synonyms
weak enforcementlax enforcementinadequate enforcementineffective enforcementloose enforcement
Antonyms
strict enforcementrigorous enforcementeffective enforcementstrong enforcement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fraca aplicação da lei; má execução
Most commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
fraca fiscalização; aplicação deficiente
Common in São Paulo's business and governmental discourse
Portugal
aplicação fraca; deficiente cumprimento
Used in Portuguese legal and institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to (poor enforcement of rules)
slip through the cracks (due to poor enforcement)
lack of teeth (referring to poor enforcement of regulations)
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