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reasonable rules

[ˈriːzənəbəl ruːlz]
noun phrase
regras razoáveis
1. Rules or regulations that are fair, sensible, and justified; guidelines that are not excessive or arbitrary
The school established reasonable rules to maintain order in the classroom.
A escola estabeleceu regras razoáveis para manter a ordem na sala de aula.
2. Standards of conduct that are moderate and proportionate to their purpose
Employers should implement reasonable rules for remote work policies.
Os empregadores devem implementar regras razoáveis para políticas de trabalho remoto.
Synonyms
fair rulessensible rulesjust regulationsmoderate guidelinesequitable standards
Antonyms
unreasonable rulesarbitrary rulesexcessive regulationsunfair standardsoppressive rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras razoáveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
regras razoáveis
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
regras razoáveis
No significant regional variation
Portugal
regras razoáveis
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

within reason
fair and square
play by the rules
put your foot down
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