standing decree
[ˈstændɪŋ dɪˈkriː]
nounpl: standing decrees
decreto permanente
1. A law, regulation, or official order that remains in effect indefinitely until it is formally repealed or modified
The standing decree established by the city council requires all businesses to close by 10 PM.
O decreto permanente estabelecido pela câmara municipal exige que todos os negócios fechem às 22h.
2. A continuous or ongoing official pronouncement or rule that has sustained validity
Under the standing decree, employees are entitled to health insurance benefits.
Sob o decreto permanente, os funcionários têm direito aos benefícios de seguro de saúde.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, standing decrees are fundamental to administrative governance. They provide consistency and predictability in regulatory frameworks, particularly in municipal and corporate governance. In Brazil, 'decreto permanente' is commonly used in federal, state, and municipal administrative law, while in the USA, similar concepts appear in regulatory code and municipal ordinances.
Related Idioms & Phrases
standing order in perpetuity
decree in full force and effect
ongoing regulatory mandate
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