relaxed procedures

[rɪˈlækst prəˈsɛdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos relaxados
1. Administrative or regulatory processes that have been made less strict, allowing for greater flexibility and reduced formality in compliance
The government introduced relaxed procedures for small business startups to encourage entrepreneurship.
O governo introduziu procedimentos relaxados para startups de pequenos negócios para estimular o empreendedorismo.
2. Simplified operational steps or protocols with fewer requirements or restrictions
During the pandemic, many institutions adopted relaxed procedures for remote work approval.
Durante a pandemia, muitas instituições adotaram procedimentos relaxados para aprovação de trabalho remoto.
3. Legal or bureaucratic processes with reduced formality or documentation requirements
The tax authority established relaxed procedures for filing extensions during economic hardship.
A autoridade fiscal estabeleceu procedimentos relaxados para apresentação de extensões durante dificuldades econômicas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'procedimentos relaxados' reflects efforts to modernize bureaucracy and reduce administrative burden, particularly in startup ecosystems and during economic crises. The term is commonly used in government announcements and corporate policy documents to signal business-friendly reforms. In Portuguese business culture, 'procedimentos simplificados' is often preferred as it emphasizes efficiency rather than casual relaxation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simplified proceduresstreamlined processesflexible protocolslenient requirements
Antonyms / Antônimos
strict proceduresrigid protocolsstringent requirementsformal processes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos relaxados
Standard term used in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
procedimentos flexibilizados
Common alternative emphasizing flexibility over relaxation
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos simplificados
Preference for 'simplified' over 'relaxed'
Portugal
procedimentos simplificados
Portuguese prefers 'simplified' terminology in formal contexts

Related Words

bureaucracycomplianceflexibilityregulationadministrative processprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

red tape reduction
cutting corners
loosening the reins
easing restrictions
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