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tacit rules
[/ˈtæsɪt ruːlz/]
noun
pl: tacit rules
regras tácitas
1.
Rules or norms that are understood and followed without being explicitly stated or written down
In many workplaces, there are tacit rules about how to dress and behave during meetings.
Em muitos locais de trabalho, existem regras tácitas sobre como se vestir e se comportar durante reuniões.
2.
Unspoken agreements or conventions that are commonly accepted within a group or society
Tacit rules govern social interactions, such as not interrupting someone while they are speaking.
As regras tácitas governam as interações sociais, como não interromper alguém enquanto está falando.
Synonyms
unwritten rules
implicit rules
unspoken rules
conventions
norms
Antonyms
explicit rules
written rules
stated rules
formal rules
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
regras tácitas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
regras tácitas
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
regras tácitas
Standard usage; occasionally 'regras implícitas' is used interchangeably
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines
unwritten law
code of conduct
social contract
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