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curtailment
[kərˈteɪlmənt]
noun
pl: curtailments
redução
1.
The action or fact of reducing or restricting something
The curtailment of civil liberties raised concerns among activists.
A redução das liberdades civis gerou preocupações entre os ativistas.
2.
A reduction in the extent or duration of something
Due to budget cuts, there was a curtailment of spending on public services.
Devido aos cortes orçamentários, houve uma redução nos gastos com serviços públicos.
3.
The shortening or abbreviation of something
The curtailment of the event meant fewer activities for attendees.
A abreviação do evento significou menos atividades para os participantes.
Synonyms
reduction
restriction
limitation
cutting back
decrease
abridgment
Antonyms
expansion
increase
extension
enlargement
amplification
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
redução
Most common term used in general contexts
Brazil
corte
Used when referring to cuts in budget or services
Portugal
limitação
Often used in legal or formal contexts
Portugal
encurtamento
More literal translation, used less frequently
Related Idioms & Phrases
curtailment of rights
curtailment of freedom
curtailment of expenses
curtailment of activities
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