substantive influence
[səbˈstæntɪv ˈɪnfluəns]
noun phrasepl: substantive influences
influência substancial
1. significant, meaningful, and material impact or effect on something or someone; influence that produces real, tangible results rather than superficial changes
The mentor's substantive influence on the student's career development was evident in the quality of her work.
A influência substancial do mentor no desenvolvimento da carreira da aluna era evidente na qualidade de seu trabalho.
2. in law and policy contexts, actual and consequential power to affect decisions or outcomes, as opposed to merely consultative or advisory capacity
The committee members claimed to have substantive influence over budget allocations.
Os membros do comitê afirmavam ter influência substancial sobre as alocações orçamentárias.
In Brazilian business and political discourse, 'influência substancial' is a key concept when discussing actual decision-making power versus ceremonial positions. In American English, the term is frequently used in legal, academic, and organizational contexts to distinguish between real authority and nominal representation. The phrase emphasizes materiality and tangible outcomes rather than superficial involvement.
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