rigid application
[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: rigid applications
aplicação rígida
1. The strict and inflexible implementation of rules, laws, or procedures without consideration for special circumstances or exceptions
The rigid application of the dress code policy left no room for students to express individuality.
A aplicação rígida da política de uniforme não deixou espaço para os alunos expressarem sua individualidade.
2. An inflexible adherence to a method, system, or standard that does not allow for adaptation or modification
The manager's rigid application of company regulations frustrated employees who needed flexibility.
A aplicação rígida dos regulamentos da empresa frustrou os funcionários que precisavam de flexibilidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'rigid application' is often viewed negatively as it suggests bureaucratic inflexibility. However, in legal and compliance contexts, it can be seen as necessary and positive. The term reflects ongoing cultural tensions between adherence to rules and the desire for contextual flexibility and human judgment.
NYC Slang
playing it by the book
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