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exceptional actions

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl ˈækʃənz]
nounpl: exceptional actions
ações excepcionais
1. Actions or measures that are unusual, remarkable, or outside the normal course of events; typically taken in response to extraordinary circumstances
The government implemented exceptional actions to address the economic crisis.
O governo implementou ações excepcionais para enfrentar a crise econômica.
2. Legal or administrative measures taken beyond standard procedures in emergency or special situations
Exceptional actions were authorized during the pandemic to expedite medical approvals.
Ações excepcionais foram autorizadas durante a pandemia para acelerar as aprovações médicas.
Synonyms
extraordinary measuresspecial actionsunusual stepsemergency measuresextraordinary actions
Antonyms
routine actionsstandard proceduresordinary measuresregular operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ações excepcionais
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ações excepcionais
Common in business and legal terminology
Portugal
ações excepcionais
Standard usage, often in legal and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
break the mold
outside the box
beyond the pale
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