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controlled force

[/kənˈtroʊld fɔrs/]
nounpl: controlled forces
força controlada
1. The application of physical or coercive power in a measured, regulated manner to achieve a specific objective while minimizing unnecessary harm or damage
The police used controlled force to restrain the suspect without causing serious injury.
A polícia usou força controlada para conter o suspeito sem causar ferimentos graves.
2. In military or tactical contexts, the strategic and disciplined use of force in accordance with rules of engagement and operational objectives
The military deployed controlled force to neutralize the threat while protecting civilians.
O exército implantou força controlada para neutralizar a ameaça enquanto protegia civis.
3. In engineering or mechanics, the deliberate regulation of power or energy application to produce desired results
The machine applies controlled force to shape the metal precisely.
A máquina aplica força controlada para moldar o metal com precisão.
Synonyms
restrained forcemeasured forceregulated forceproportionate forcedisciplined force
Antonyms
excessive forceuncontrolled forcebrute forcereckless forceindiscriminate force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força controlada
Standard term used in law enforcement and military contexts
São Paulo
força controlada
Common in official police and legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
força controlada
Used in security and law enforcement operations
Portugal
força controlada
Standard term in Portuguese law enforcement and military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

use of force
excessive force
proportionate response
force restraint
graduated response
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