unmanaged authority
[ʌnˈmænɪdʒd ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: unmanaged authorities
autoridade não gerenciada
1. Power or control that is exercised without proper oversight, regulation, or administrative management
The unmanaged authority of the local officials led to corruption and abuse of power.
A autoridade não gerenciada dos funcionários locais levou à corrupção e abuso de poder.
2. In organizational contexts, decision-making power that lacks clear processes, accountability mechanisms, or supervisory structures
Without proper protocols, the department operated under unmanaged authority that created inefficiency.
Sem protocolos adequados, o departamento funcionava sob autoridade não gerenciada que criava ineficiência.
3. In technology, IT systems or access permissions that operate without centralized control or monitoring
The IT audit revealed several instances of unmanaged authority in the network infrastructure.
A auditoria de TI revelou várias instâncias de autoridade não gerenciada na infraestrutura de rede.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of Brazilian governance and corporate accountability, where concerns about unmanaged authority in both public institutions and private corporations frequently arise. In the USA, it often appears in discussions about government oversight and corporate governance.
NYC Slang
wild card authority; loose cannon in charge
Related Idioms & Phrases
operating without a leash
running the show without checks
power without accountability
the tail wagging the dog
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