setor regulado
[SEH-tor reh-gu-LAH-du]
nounmasculinepl: setores regulados
regulated sector
1. An industry or economic sector subject to government oversight, regulation, and control through specific laws and regulatory agencies
The energy sector is a regulated sector in most countries.
O setor de energia é um setor regulado na maioria dos países.
2. A business area where companies must comply with government standards, licensing requirements, and operational restrictions
Telecommunications is considered a regulated sector due to its public importance.
Telecomunicações é considerado um setor regulado devido à sua importância pública.
This term is extensively used in Brazilian business, legal, and governmental discourse, particularly in discussions about infrastructure, utilities (water, electricity, gas), banking, telecommunications, and insurance. It reflects Brazil's regulatory framework inherited from both Portuguese and modern democratic governance structures. The concept is crucial in understanding Brazilian corporate strategy and government-business relationships.
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