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deprivation of support

[ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən əv səˈpɔrt]
noun phrasepl: deprivations of support
privação de apoio
1. The act or condition of being denied or removed from necessary assistance, help, or backing
The deprivation of support from the government left the organization struggling.
A privação de apoio do governo deixou a organização em dificuldades.
2. Legal or formal withdrawal of financial, emotional, or material assistance
The deprivation of support to the defendant was ruled justified by the court.
A privação de apoio ao réu foi considerada justificada pelo tribunal.
Synonyms
withdrawal of supportdenial of assistancelack of backingremoval of aid
Antonyms
provision of supportgranting of assistanceoffer of helpallocation of aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
privação de apoio
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
privação de apoio
Common in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
privação de apoio
Standard usage in European Portuguese, formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut off support
withdraw backing
pull the plug on
leave in the lurch
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