suspended mandates
[səˈspɛndɪd ˈmændeɪts]
noun phrase
mandatos suspensos
1. Legal or political authorities temporarily halted or paused, preventing their exercise or enforcement
The suspended mandates prevented the official from exercising their authority during the investigation.
Os mandatos suspensos impediram o funcionário de exercer sua autoridade durante a investigação.
2. Government-imposed requirements or orders that have been temporarily put on hold or postponed
Suspended mandates regarding mask-wearing were lifted after vaccination rates increased.
Os mandatos suspensos quanto ao uso de máscaras foram suspensos após o aumento das taxas de vacinação.
3. Historical term referring to League of Nations territories placed under temporary administration
After World War I, suspended mandates were established to administer former Ottoman territories.
Após a Primeira Guerra Mundial, mandatos suspensos foram estabelecidos para administrar os territórios otomanos anteriores.
This term is primarily used in legal, political, and historical contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly encountered in discussions of government orders, judicial decisions, or historical references to the League of Nations' mandate system after World War I. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase gained prominence when discussing temporarily paused public health directives. The concept reflects the legal system's ability to pause authority without entirely revoking it, allowing for potential reinstatement.
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