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regulated force

[ˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd fɔrs]
nounpl: regulated forces
força regulada
1. A force or power that is controlled, managed, or constrained by rules, laws, or established procedures
The regulated force of the police department ensures public safety within legal boundaries.
A força regulada da polícia garante a segurança pública dentro dos limites legais.
2. In physics or mechanics, a force whose magnitude or direction is controlled by a regulatory mechanism
The regulated force applied by the hydraulic system maintains consistent pressure.
A força regulada aplicada pelo sistema hidráulico mantém pressão consistente.
3. Military or law enforcement personnel operating under formal regulations and command structure
The regulated force responded quickly to the emergency call.
A força regulada respondeu rapidamente à chamada de emergência.
Synonyms
controlled forcegoverned forcemanaged forceconstrained force
Antonyms
unregulated forceuncontrolled forceanarchic forceunconstrained force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força regulada
Standard usage in legal and institutional contexts
São Paulo
força regulamentada
Alternative term emphasizing regulations (regulamento)
Portugal
força regulada
Commonly used in legal and administrative Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
força regulada
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a tight rein on
operate within the law
under control
by the book
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