discouraged operations
[dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒd ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz]
noun phrase
operações desencorajadas
1. Business or military activities that are actively discouraged, prevented, or made difficult through policy, regulation, or official guidance
The new sanctions created discouraged operations for companies trading with that nation.
As novas sanções criaram operações desencorajadas para empresas que comercializam com essa nação.
2. Activities that lack sufficient motivation, support, or resources to continue functioning effectively
Without funding, the research team's discouraged operations came to a halt.
Sem financiamento, as operações desencorajadas do time de pesquisa chegaram a um impasse.
This term is primarily used in formal business, legal, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it often appears in regulatory documents and business reporting. In the USA, it's commonly used in compliance, sanctions, and policy discussions, particularly in relation to international trade and government restrictions.
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