unenforced
[/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrst/]
adjective
não executado, não cumprido, não aplicado
1. Not enforced; not compelled to be obeyed or followed; lacking enforcement or implementation
The law remained unenforced despite being on the books for decades.
A lei permaneceu não cumprida apesar de estar em vigor por décadas.
2. Existing but not put into effect; lacking the power or mechanism to ensure compliance
The rules were unenforced in many schools, leading to widespread violations.
As regras não eram aplicadas em muitas escolas, causando violações generalizadas.
3. Not subjected to or experiencing enforcement action
Parking regulations in that neighborhood were largely unenforced.
Os regulamentos de estacionamento naquele bairro eram amplamente não aplicados.
In Brazil, the concept of 'unenforced laws' is frequently discussed in relation to legal system inefficiency and bureaucratic challenges. Many traffic laws and building codes are culturally acknowledged as unenforced in certain regions, reflecting broader discussions about governance and compliance in Brazilian society.
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