recognized rules

[ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd ˈrulz]
noun phrase
regras reconhecidas
1. Rules that are officially acknowledged, accepted, or established by authority, custom, or consensus
In chess, the recognized rules ensure fair play for all competitors.
No xadrez, as regras reconhecidas garantem jogo justo para todos os competidores.
2. Established norms or standards that are widely accepted and followed within a particular field, organization, or community
The recognized rules of academic integrity must be followed by all students.
As regras reconhecidas de integridade acadêmica devem ser seguidas por todos os alunos.
3. Officially sanctioned guidelines or protocols that have legal or formal standing
The recognized rules of the sport are documented in the official rulebook.
As regras reconhecidas do esporte estão documentadas no regulamento oficial.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'recognized rules' emphasize legitimacy and consensus. In Brazil, there is often greater flexibility in rule application depending on context (jogo de cintura), while in the United States, strict adherence to recognized rules is typically more emphasized in formal and institutional settings. The phrase is commonly used in legal, sports, academic, and organizational contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
established rulesofficial regulationsaccepted guidelinesstandard proceduresformal protocols
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrecognized rulesunofficial guidelinesarbitrary rulesimprovised proceduresdisputed regulations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras reconhecidas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
regras reconhecidas / regras aceitas
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
regras reconhecidas / normas reconhecidas
Formal and business contexts often use 'normas' instead
Portugal
regras reconhecidas / normas estabelecidas
Portuguese European Portuguese may prefer 'normas estabelecidas' in formal contexts

Related Words

regulationsstandardsguidelinesprotocolsproceduresconventionscomplianceenforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

play by the rules
follow the rules
break the rules
bend the rules
set the rules
know the rules of the game
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