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voluntary methods

[ˈvɒlən.ter.i ˈmeθ.ədz]
noun
métodos voluntários
1. Approaches or techniques based on willingness and choice rather than legal obligation or coercion
The company adopted voluntary methods to reduce carbon emissions instead of waiting for regulatory mandates.
A empresa adotou métodos voluntários para reduzir emissões de carbono em vez de aguardar mandatos regulatórios.
2. Procedures undertaken by participants of their own free will without external pressure
The organization uses voluntary methods to encourage employee participation in sustainability initiatives.
A organização utiliza métodos voluntários para encorajar a participação dos funcionários em iniciativas de sustentabilidade.
Synonyms
voluntary approachesoptional methodsconsensual approachesself-regulation mechanisms
Antonyms
mandatory methodscompulsory methodsforced approachesregulatory requirements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos voluntários
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
métodos voluntários
Common in business and environmental contexts
Portugal
métodos voluntários
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a voluntary basis
by voluntary agreement
voluntary participation
voluntary compliance
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