real control
[/riːəl kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle real
1. Actual, genuine, or effective authority or management over something, as opposed to theoretical or nominal control
Although he held the title of CEO, his deputy had real control over daily operations.
Embora tivesse o título de CEO, seu vice tinha o controle real das operações diárias.
2. In law and corporate contexts, the power to direct the policies and operations of an entity, especially regarding ownership or management
The shareholders questioned who had real control of the company after the merger.
Os acionistas questionaram quem tinha o controle real da empresa após a fusão.
3. Practical or effective mastery over a situation, as distinguished from formal authority
She may not have the official title, but she exercises real control in that department.
Ela pode não ter o título oficial, mas exerce o controle real naquele departamento.
In Brazilian corporate and legal contexts, 'controle real' is an important term distinguishing between formal titles and actual operational authority. This distinction is particularly relevant in discussions of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and ownership structures. In American business culture, the phrase emphasizes the distinction between bureaucratic titles and actual decision-making power.
NYC Slang
who's really running the show
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