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electoral suspension

[ɪˈlɛktərəl səˈspɛnʃən]
nounpl: electoral suspensions
suspensão eleitoral
1. A temporary or permanent prohibition preventing a person from participating in elections, either as a candidate or voter
The candidate faced electoral suspension due to campaign finance violations.
O candidato enfrentou uma suspensão eleitoral devido a violações de financiamento de campanha.
2. A legal measure restricting an individual's electoral rights as a consequence of criminal conviction or administrative sanction
Electoral suspension is often imposed as part of sentencing for corruption offenses.
A suspensão eleitoral é frequentemente imposta como parte da sentença por crimes de corrupção.
Synonyms
electoral disqualificationvoting banelectoral prohibitionloss of electoral rights
Antonyms
electoral participationvoting rightselectoral eligibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suspensão eleitoral
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian Electoral Code
Portugal
suspensão dos direitos eleitorais
More common phrasing in Portuguese law
Portugal
interdição eleitoral
Alternative legal term used in specific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

stripped of electoral rights
barred from the ballot
lose one's vote
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