single representative
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv]
nounpl: single representatives
representante único
1. one individual person who acts as an authorized agent or spokesperson for a group, organization, or constituency
The company appointed a single representative to handle all negotiations with the client.
A empresa designou um representante único para conduzir todas as negociações com o cliente.
2. in electoral or political contexts, one person elected or designated to speak or act on behalf of a district or group
Each state will send a single representative to the national assembly.
Cada estado enviará um representante único para a assembleia nacional.
3. a sole delegate or agent with exclusive authority in a specific matter
The lawyer acted as the single representative for the estate settlement.
O advogado atuou como representante único para a resolução da herança.
In Brazil, 'representante único' is commonly used in commercial law and business negotiations, reflecting the preference for clear accountability through a single contact point. In the U.S. political system, 'single representative' refers to the House of Representatives model where each district elects one person to Congress. This term emphasizes democratic representation and individual accountability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak with a single voice
act as one representative
sole point of contact
single point of responsibility
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