electoral restriction
[/ɪˈlɛk.tər.əl rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/]
nounpl: electoral restrictions
restrição eleitoral
1. A legal limitation or prohibition on voting rights, candidacy, or electoral participation imposed on individuals or groups
The electoral restriction prevented convicted felons from voting in the election.
A restrição eleitoral impediu que criminosos condenados votassem na eleição.
2. A rule or regulation that limits campaign spending, advertising, or other electoral activities
The new electoral restriction on foreign donations aims to protect election integrity.
A nova restrição eleitoral sobre doações estrangeiras visa proteger a integridade da eleição.
3. A constraint imposed on the right to stand as a candidate in elections based on age, citizenship, or other criteria
There is an electoral restriction requiring candidates to be at least 35 years old for presidential office.
Existe uma restrição eleitoral exigindo que candidatos tenham pelo menos 35 anos de idade para cargos presidenciais.
Electoral restrictions are significant in both Brazilian and American political discourse. In Brazil, restrictions relate to the Clean Record Law (Lei da Ficha Limpa) and voting age requirements. In the USA, they commonly refer to felon disenfranchisement laws and voter ID requirements, issues central to debates on voting rights and democracy. The term carries weight in discussions about democratic participation and equality before the law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to impose electoral restrictions
to lift electoral restrictions
to face electoral restrictions
electoral restrictions on candidates
felony electoral restrictions
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