suspended authorities
[səˈspendɪd ɔːˈθɒrɪtiz]
noun phrase
autoridades suspensas
1. Government officials, agencies, or administrative bodies that have been temporarily removed from their duties or had their powers temporarily revoked
The suspended authorities were awaiting the outcome of the investigation before resuming their positions.
As autoridades suspensas aguardavam o resultado da investigação antes de retomar seus cargos.
2. Institutional powers or jurisdictional rights that have been temporarily halted or made inactive
Due to the constitutional crisis, many suspended authorities could not exercise their legislative functions.
Devido à crise constitucional, muitas autoridades suspensas não podiam exercer suas funções legislativas.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legal and political discourse, particularly in contexts involving governmental crises, corruption investigations, or constitutional disputes. It reflects the institutional practices of temporarily removing officials from power while investigations or legal proceedings are underway. The concept is important in understanding Brazilian administrative law and political situations.
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