revoke authority
[rɪˈvoʊk ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
verb phrase
revogar autoridade
1. to withdraw or cancel the power, right, or permission previously granted to someone to act on behalf of another or to make decisions
The company decided to revoke authority from the former manager after his resignation.
A empresa decidiu revogar a autoridade do gerente anterior após sua demissão.
2. to officially annul or invalidate someone's delegated power or authorization
The board voted to revoke authority from the executive director due to misconduct.
O conselho votou por revogar a autoridade do diretor executivo devido a conduta inadequada.
3. to withdraw legal or administrative permission for someone to perform specific duties
We had to revoke authority from the agent who violated company policies.
Tivemos que revogar a autoridade do agente que violou as políticas da empresa.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, administrative, and corporate contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business culture, 'revogar autoridade' is a standard legal procedure often documented in writing. In the USA, the concept is frequently associated with corporate governance, changes in power of attorney, and employee termination procedures. The action typically requires official documentation and formal notification.
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