allowed gathering
[/əˈlaʊd ˈɡæðərɪŋ/]
nounpl: allowed gatherings
reunião permitida
1. a lawful assembly or meeting of people that complies with local regulations and legal requirements
The protest was an allowed gathering with proper permits from the city.
O protesto foi uma reunião permitida com licenças apropriadas da cidade.
2. an event or social meeting that is authorized by authorities or complies with current restrictions
During the pandemic, only small allowed gatherings were permitted in the park.
Durante a pandemia, apenas pequenas reuniões permitidas eram autorizadas no parque.
This term gained significant usage during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in both Brazil and the USA, where governments imposed limits on gathering sizes. In Brazil, 'reunião permitida' became common in official announcements. The phrase reflects the legal distinction between lawful assembly (a right in democratic societies) and unlawful congregations, which is particularly relevant in discussions of public health measures and civil liberties.
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