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electoral prohibition

[/ɪˈlɛktərəl ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/]
nounpl: electoral prohibitions
inelegibilidade eleitoral
1. A legal restriction that prevents a person from voting, running for office, or participating in electoral processes, typically imposed as a penalty for criminal conviction or violation of electoral laws
The candidate faced an electoral prohibition following his conviction for corruption.
O candidato enfrentou uma inelegibilidade eleitoral após sua condenação por corrupção.
2. A ban or restriction on specific electoral activities or practices
The new law implemented an electoral prohibition on foreign campaign donations.
A nova lei implementou uma proibição eleitoral sobre doações de campanha estrangeiras.
Synonyms
electoral disqualificationineligibilityelectoral banvoting restriction
Antonyms
electoral eligibilityvoting rightelectoral qualification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inelegibilidade eleitoral
Most common term used in Brazilian electoral law
Portugal
inelegibilidade eleitoral
Standard Portuguese legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

barred from voting
stripped of electoral rights
electoral disqualification clause
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