appropriate constraint

[/əˈproʊpriət ˈkɑnstreɪnt/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate constraints
restrição apropriada
1. A limitation or restriction that is suitable, fitting, or proper for a specific context, situation, or purpose
The judge imposed an appropriate constraint on the defendant's travel.
O juiz impôs uma restrição apropriada à viagem do réu.
2. In technical or programming contexts, a condition or rule that must be satisfied within defined parameters
The database requires an appropriate constraint to ensure data integrity.
O banco de dados requer uma restrição apropriada para garantir a integridade dos dados.
3. A reasonable limitation placed on actions, resources, or behavior
Budget constraints are an appropriate constraint for project planning.
As restrições orçamentárias são uma restrição apropriada para o planejamento do projeto.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, technical, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in corporate governance, IT infrastructure discussions, and legal documents. The concept reflects the importance of balanced regulation and reasonable limitation across professional disciplines.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reasonable limitationsuitable restrictionproper boundaryfitting constraintadequate restraint
Antonyms / Antônimos
inappropriate constraintexcessive restrictionunsuitable limitationimproper boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
restrição apropriada
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
restrição adequada / limitação apropriada
Slightly more formal business usage
Rio de Janeiro
restrição apropriada
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
restrição apropriada / limitação conveniente
Both terms used; 'conveniente' sometimes preferred

Related Words

constraintlimitationrestrictionboundaryparameterconditionregulationrequirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

within appropriate constraints
set appropriate constraints
impose appropriate constraints
respect appropriate constraints
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