regulated congregations
[ˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd kənˈɡrɛɡeɪʃənz]
nounpl: regulated congregations
congregações reguladas
1. Religious communities or assemblies that are subject to official rules, laws, or ecclesiastical oversight and control
The regulated congregations were required to submit their doctrinal statements to the bishop for approval.
As congregações reguladas foram obrigadas a apresentar suas declarações doutrinais ao bispo para aprovação.
2. Organized religious groups whose activities, practices, and governance are governed by established regulations or laws
Under the new legislation, all regulated congregations must maintain transparent financial records.
Sob a nova legislação, todas as congregações reguladas devem manter registros financeiros transparentes.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and ecclesiastical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the relationship between religious institutions and state authority, a significant topic in discussions of religious freedom and institutional governance in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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