complete exclusion

[/kəmˈpliːt ɪkˈskluːʒən/]
nounpl: complete exclusions
exclusão total
1. The act of completely removing, shutting out, or preventing someone or something from participating, entering, or being included in something
The athlete faced complete exclusion from all professional competitions due to doping violations.
O atleta enfrentou exclusão total de todas as competições profissionais devido a violações de doping.
2. A state or condition of being entirely excluded or isolated
The policy resulted in the complete exclusion of minority groups from educational opportunities.
A política resultou na exclusão total de grupos minoritários das oportunidades educacionais.
3. In legal or contractual contexts, the absolute elimination of liability or coverage
The insurance policy contained a complete exclusion clause for pre-existing conditions.
A apólice de seguro continha uma cláusula de exclusão total para condições pré-existentes.
In Brazil, the concept of 'exclusão total' is frequently discussed in social policy debates, particularly regarding economic inequality and access to education. In American English, 'complete exclusion' is commonly used in legal, educational, and social contexts when discussing systemic barriers and discrimination.
NYC Slang
getting shut out completely; being locked out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total exclusionabsolute exclusioncomplete removalfull eliminationoutright ban
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete inclusionfull participationtotal integrationunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exclusão total
Most common usage, used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exclusão completa
Alternative form, equally accepted
São Paulo
exclusão total
Preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
exclusão completa
Slightly more common in European Portuguese; same meaning

Related Words

exclusiondiscriminatesegregationisolationremovalexpulsionostracism

Related Idioms & Phrases

shut out completely
left out in the cold
not given a seat at the table
barred from participation
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