temporary law
[/ˈtɛmpəreri lɔː/]
nounpl: temporary laws
lei temporária
1. A law or legislation that is enacted for a limited period of time and is designed to expire automatically or be repealed after a specified duration
The government passed a temporary law to address the housing crisis during the pandemic.
O governo aprovou uma lei temporária para enfrentar a crise habitacional durante a pandemia.
2. Legislation that is provisional in nature and not intended to be permanent
The temporary law was set to expire after two years unless renewed by Congress.
A lei temporária deveria expirar após dois anos, a menos que fosse renovada pelo Congresso.
In Brazil, temporary laws (leis temporárias) are frequently used during periods of crisis or emergency, particularly in labor, housing, and public health sectors. The concept is also prevalent in the U.S. system, where Congress passes temporary measures and extensions regularly. These laws often become contentious as their expiration dates approach, with debates over renewal, modification, or permanent enactment.
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