"chapa-branca" meaning in Portuguese

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Adjective

Etymology: From chapa (“[licensing] plate”) + branca (“white”). Derived from the use of white licensing plates, reserved for government authorities. Etymology templates: {{af|pt|chapa|branca|t1=􂀿licensing􂁀 plate|t2=white}} chapa (“[licensing] plate”) + branca (“white”) Head templates: {{pt-adj|inv=1}} chapa-branca (invariable)
  1. (derogatory, slang, of a person or organization) blindly serving the interests of the government; manipulated by the government Tags: derogatory, invariable, slang
    Sense id: en-chapa-branca-pt-adj-sgSuwHnz Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Portuguese entries with incorrect language header, Politics
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