uninterrupted terms
[/ˌʌnɪntˈrʌptɪd tɜrmz/]
noun phrase
mandatos ininterruptos
1. consecutive periods of office or service without break or cessation
The president served three uninterrupted terms in office.
O presidente cumpriu três mandatos ininterruptos no cargo.
2. continuous or unbroken sequences of time periods in any context
She worked at the company for five uninterrupted terms of employment.
Ela trabalhou na empresa por cinco períodos ininterruptos de emprego.
3. successive time frames without interruption or pause
The contract specifies uninterrupted terms of service.
O contrato especifica períodos ininterruptos de serviço.
This phrase is commonly used in political and legal discourse in both Brazil and the United States when discussing presidential, congressional, or executive office tenure. In Brazil, the Constitution limits presidential terms, making this phrase relevant in political discussions about leadership continuity. In the USA, it historically became significant with the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms.
Related Idioms & Phrases
serve uninterrupted terms
hold office for uninterrupted terms
back-to-back terms (informal alternative)
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