vague regulations
[/veɪɡ ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
regulamentações vagas
1. Rules or official orders that lack clarity, precision, or specific details, making their interpretation or application ambiguous or uncertain
The company struggled to comply with the vague regulations regarding data privacy.
A empresa teve dificuldade em cumprir as regulamentações vagas sobre privacidade de dados.
2. Laws or guidelines that are poorly defined, unclear in their requirements, or open to multiple interpretations
The government issued vague regulations that left businesses confused about their obligations.
O governo emitiu regulamentações vagas que deixaram as empresas confusas sobre suas obrigações.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, vague regulations are a common source of frustration and litigation. Brazilian companies often complain about ambiguous tax and labor regulations, while American firms frequently encounter unclear compliance requirements from multiple federal agencies. This phrase is commonly used in legal, corporate, and governmental discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines (interpreting vague regulations)
a gray area (describing vague regulatory situations)
leave room for interpretation (what vague regulations do)
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