cautionary measures
[/kɔːˈʃəneri ˈmeʒərz/]
nounpl: cautionary measures
medidas cautelares
1. Actions or procedures taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, harmful, or unwanted from happening
The government implemented cautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
O governo implementou medidas cautelares para prevenir a propagação da doença.
2. Preventive steps taken as a precaution against potential risks or threats
As a cautionary measure, all passengers were screened before boarding.
Como medida cautelar, todos os passageiros foram rastreados antes do embarque.
3. Legal or administrative actions taken to protect rights or prevent harm pending a final decision
The court ordered cautionary measures to freeze the defendant's assets.
O tribunal ordenou medidas cautelares para congelar os bens do réu.
In Brazil, 'medidas cautelares' is extensively used in legal proceedings to refer to temporary protective orders. The term gained prominence during public health crises like COVID-19, where 'medidas cautelares' became part of everyday vocabulary. In the USA, cautionary measures are deeply embedded in litigation culture and workplace safety protocols, reflecting a litigious society's emphasis on risk prevention.
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