standing body
[/ˈstændɪŋ ˈbɒdi/]
nounpl: standing bodies
órgão permanente
1. A permanent organization, committee, or institution established to function on an ongoing basis
The United Nations has several standing bodies that meet regularly to address global issues.
A Organização das Nações Unidas possui vários órgãos permanentes que se reúnem regularmente para abordar questões globais.
2. In legislative contexts, a committee or group with continuous authority and responsibility
The standing body reviewed all budget proposals before they were submitted to parliament.
O órgão permanente analisou todas as propostas orçamentárias antes de serem submetidas ao parlamento.
3. A formal organization that maintains its structure and membership over time
The association established a standing body to oversee compliance with regulations.
A associação estabeleceu um órgão permanente para supervisionar o cumprimento das regulamentações.
This term is commonly used in formal organizational, governmental, and diplomatic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It reflects institutional structures and is particularly prevalent in discussions of international organizations, legislative committees, and corporate governance. The concept emphasizes permanence and continuity of authority or function.
Related Idioms & Phrases
standing body of water (corpo de água permanente)
maintain a standing body (manter um órgão permanente)
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