salary cap
[/ˈsæləri kæp/]
nounpl: salary caps
teto salarial
1. A maximum amount of money that a sports team or organization is allowed to spend on player salaries in a given season
The NBA implemented a salary cap to promote competitive balance among teams.
A NBA implementou um teto salarial para promover equilíbrio competitivo entre os times.
2. A legal or contractual limit on the total compensation paid to employees
The government imposed a salary cap on executive compensation at bailout companies.
O governo impôs um teto salarial sobre a compensação executiva das empresas resgatadas.
The salary cap is a cornerstone of American professional sports regulation, particularly in the NBA, NFL, and NHL, designed to prevent wealthy teams from dominating through spending. In Brazil, the concept is gaining importance in football (soccer) discussions and corporate governance contexts. The term is used more frequently in formal sports management and business settings rather than casual conversation.
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