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state control

[/steɪt kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle estatal
1. Government regulation and oversight of economic, social, or industrial activities
The country implemented strict state control over all major industries.
O país implementou um rígido controle estatal sobre todas as indústrias principais.
2. The power exercised by the state to manage or direct particular sectors or aspects of society
State control of the media was a hallmark of the authoritarian regime.
O controle estatal da mídia foi uma marca registrada do regime autoritário.
Synonyms
government controlstate regulationstate managementpublic controlcentralized control
Antonyms
free marketprivate controlderegulationlaissez-faireprivatization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle estatal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
controle do Estado
Alternative common phrasing
Portugal
controlo do Estado
Uses European Portuguese spelling 'controlo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

under state control
bring something under state control
relinquish state control
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