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a restricted subject

[ə rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: restricted subjects
um assunto restrito
1. A topic or matter that has limitations on discussion, access, or information sharing due to confidentiality, classification, sensitivity, or regulatory requirements
Nuclear energy is a restricted subject in many government institutions.
Energia nuclear é um assunto restrito em muitas instituições governamentais.
2. A subject area with controlled enrollment or access, typically in academic or professional settings
Advanced cryptography is a restricted subject available only to cleared personnel.
Criptografia avançada é um assunto restrito disponível apenas para pessoal autorizado.
Synonyms
a sensitive subjecta classified subjecta taboo subjecta confidential mattera controlled topic
Antonyms
an open subjecta public subjectan unrestricted topicfreely discussed matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
um assunto restrito
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
um tópico restrito
More formal, common in business contexts
Portugal
um assunto vedado
Alternative with 'vedado' (forbidden/barred) is also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits topic
a touchy subject
speak in hushed tones about something
keep something under wraps
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