Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Indebtedness

The state of being in debt.

Inebriated

Drunk; intoxicated by alcohol.

Intertangle

To twist, weave, or entwine together so closely that separation becomes extremely difficult.

Interwind

To wind or twist together mutually; to intertwine.

Issuance

The action of officially making something available, publishing, or distributing something such as shares, currency, or an official notice.

Knock-on effect

An indirect result or consequence of an action or event, occurring as part of a chain reaction.

Lay of the land

The general state of affairs, current situation, or how a particular environment or scenario is structured.

Legal framework

A broad system of rules, laws, agreements, and standards that establish a context for action, organization, or governance.

Nation-state

A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

Natty

Smart and stylish in appearance; neat, trim, and fashionable.

Pass-the-buck

The act of shifting responsibility or blame onto another person.

Paucity

The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.