weak guidelines
[/wiːk ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
noun phrase
diretrizes fracas
1. rules or instructions that lack sufficient strength, enforcement power, or clarity to be effectively implemented or followed
The company's weak guidelines on data privacy left employees confused about proper procedures.
As diretrizes fracas da empresa sobre privacidade de dados deixaram os funcionários confusos sobre os procedimentos apropriados.
2. standards or recommendations that are poorly defined, insufficiently restrictive, or lacking in accountability measures
Weak guidelines in the industry allowed harmful practices to continue unchecked.
As diretrizes fracas na indústria permitiram que práticas prejudiciais continuassem sem controle.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, 'weak guidelines' is frequently discussed in contexts of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational management. In Brazil, the term reflects growing concerns about corporate accountability and government oversight. In the USA, it often appears in discussions about industry self-regulation and the need for stronger federal standards.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy rules
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