previous regime
[ˈpriːviəs ˈreʒiːm]
noun phrasepl: previous regimes
regime anterior
1. A government or system of rule that existed before the current one; the former administration or political system
The new government promised to investigate corruption from the previous regime.
O novo governo prometeu investigar a corrupção do regime anterior.
2. In political contexts, often refers to an authoritarian or dictatorial government that has been replaced
Many laws from the previous regime were repealed after the transition to democracy.
Muitas leis do regime anterior foram revogadas após a transição para a democracia.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian political discourse, particularly when discussing the military dictatorship (1964-1985) or transitions between administrations. In Portugal, it often refers to the Estado Novo period. The term carries significant historical and political weight in both countries' democratic discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
legacy of the previous regime
remnants of the previous regime
break with the previous regime
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