voluntary properties
[vɒ'lʌntəri 'prɒpərtiz]
nounpl: voluntary properties
propriedades voluntárias
1. Properties or characteristics that an entity or organization willingly assumes or maintains without legal obligation or compulsion
The company's voluntary properties include their commitment to environmental sustainability and employee wellness programs.
As propriedades voluntárias da empresa incluem seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade ambiental e programas de bem-estar dos funcionários.
2. In philosophy and psychology, attributes or qualities that can be controlled or modified by conscious choice or will
Learning a new language represents one of the voluntary properties that humans can develop through effort and dedication.
Aprender um novo idioma representa uma das propriedades voluntárias que os humanos podem desenvolver através de esforço e dedicação.
3. In real estate, properties that owners maintain and manage by choice rather than legal requirement
The voluntary properties in the neighborhood were kept in excellent condition by their owners.
As propriedades voluntárias do bairro foram mantidas em excelente condição pelos seus proprietários.
The term 'voluntary properties' is more commonly used in formal, legal, and academic settings in both Portuguese and English-speaking regions. In Brazilian corporate culture, it often refers to company initiatives and employee benefits that go beyond legal requirements, reflecting growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility. In Portugal and the USA, the term is similarly formal and technical, appearing frequently in legal documentation and institutional policies.
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