preparatory procedures
[/ˌprepərətɔːri prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: preparatory procedures
procedimentos preparatórios
1. A series of actions or steps taken in advance to prepare for a main event, process, or activity
The preparatory procedures for the surgery included blood tests and imaging scans.
Os procedimentos preparatórios para a cirurgia incluíram exames de sangue e ressonâncias magnéticas.
2. Preliminary steps or measures required before beginning a formal process or undertaking
Several preparatory procedures must be completed before the construction project can begin.
Vários procedimentos preparatórios devem ser concluídos antes do início do projeto de construção.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, initial actions necessary to fulfill requirements before the main action
The court requires certain preparatory procedures to be followed before filing the lawsuit.
O tribunal exige que certos procedimentos preparatórios sejam seguidos antes de entrar com a ação judicial.
In Brazil, preparatory procedures are particularly emphasized in medical, legal, and construction contexts where regulatory compliance is important. The term reflects a formal approach to bureaucratic processes common in Brazilian institutions. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in medical and legal settings where proper documentation and preliminary steps are required before proceeding with main actions.
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