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strict oversight

[strɪkt ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt]
noun phrase
supervisão rigorosa
1. close and careful monitoring or supervision with strict adherence to rules and standards
The government imposed strict oversight on the financial institution after the scandal.
O governo impôs uma supervisão rigorosa sobre a instituição financeira após o escândalo.
2. careful watchfulness or vigilance to ensure compliance and prevent misconduct
Under strict oversight, the contractor had to submit weekly reports.
Sob supervisão rigorosa, o contratante teve que apresentar relatórios semanais.
Synonyms
close supervisioncareful monitoringtight controlrigorous surveillancewatchful eye
Antonyms
negligencelax supervisionlack of controloversight failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisão rigorosa
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
supervisão rigorosa / controle rigoroso
Used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
supervisão rigorosa / fiscalização rigorosa
Fiscalização is often preferred in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope
keeping a tight rein
eagle eye
breathing down someone's neck
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