supposed requirement
[/səˈpoʊzd rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/]
noun phrasepl: supposed requirements
requisito presumido / requisito supostamente necessário
1. A requirement that is assumed to be necessary but may not actually be essential or properly verified
The supposed requirement for a notarized document turned out to be unnecessary.
O requisito presumido de um documento autenticado se mostrou desnecessário.
2. An alleged or claimed requirement whose validity or necessity is questionable
She questioned the supposed requirement that all applicants must have five years of experience.
Ela questionou o requisito supostamente necessário de que todos os candidatos tivessem cinco anos de experiência.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to express skepticism about bureaucratic requirements. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about job qualifications and government documentation. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate and educational settings when questioning unnecessary prerequisites or red tape. The term reflects a cultural tendency to challenge assumptions about what is truly necessary versus what is merely traditional.
NYC Slang
so-called requirement / supposed BS requirement
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