curtail inquiry
[kərˈteɪl ɪnˈkwaɪri]
verb phrase
interromper investigação / limitar investigação / encurtar inquérito
1. to cut short, reduce, or limit the scope of an investigation or questioning process
The attorney decided to curtail inquiry into the witness's background to save time.
O advogado decidiu interromper a investigação sobre o histórico da testemunha para economizar tempo.
2. to restrict or terminate an official investigation prematurely
The government moved to curtail inquiry into the financial scandal.
O governo moveu-se para limitar a investigação sobre o escândalo financeiro.
This phrase is primarily used in legal, governmental, and journalistic contexts. In the USA, curtailing inquiries can be politically controversial and associated with attempts to limit transparency. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is commonly used in judicial proceedings and administrative investigations.
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