ultimate control

[/ˈʌltɪmət kənˈtroʊl/]
noun phrase
controle definitivo
1. The final or highest authority and power to make decisions and direct the actions of a person, organization, or system
The parent company maintains ultimate control over all subsidiary operations.
A empresa-mãe mantém o controle definitivo sobre todas as operações das subsidiárias.
2. Supreme power or dominion that cannot be challenged or overridden
The board of directors has ultimate control of corporate strategy.
O conselho de administração tem o controle definitivo da estratégia corporativa.
3. In law and finance, the ability to direct the financial and operating policies of an entity
The shareholder with 51% of voting shares has ultimate control of the company.
O acionista com 51% das ações votantes tem o controle definitivo da empresa.
In Brazilian corporate and legal language, 'controle definitivo' is a technical term frequently used in company bylaws, financial statements, and governance documents. The concept is closely tied to corporate law regarding shareholder rights and controlling interests. In American English, this term is common in business mergers, acquisitions, and corporate hierarchy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supreme authorityabsolute controlfinal authoritysovereign powerpredominant controldecisive control
Antonyms / Antônimos
subordinationloss of controllimited authorityshared controldelegation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle definitivo
Most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian
controle total
Common alternative, slightly less formal than 'controle definitivo'
São Paulo
controle acionário
Used in corporate/financial contexts specifically
Portugal
controlo definitivo
European Portuguese spelling of controle; used in formal legal documents

Related Words

controlling interestmajority shareholdergovernancesovereigntyauthoritypowerdominionownership

Related Idioms & Phrases

take ultimate control
seize ultimate control
maintain ultimate control
ultimate control rests with
ultimate control lies in the hands of
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