excessive force

[/ɪkˈsɛsɪv fɔrs/]

noun

força excessiva

1. The use of more force than is necessary or reasonable in a given situation, particularly by law enforcement or authority figures

The police officer was accused of using excessive force during the arrest.

O policial foi acusado de usar força excessiva durante a prisão.

2. Application of disproportionate violence or coercion beyond what is legally or ethically justified

The investigation revealed that excessive force was employed against the protesters.

A investigação revelou que força excessiva foi empregada contra os manifestantes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

força excessiva

Standard usage in Brazilian legal and news contexts

São Paulo

abuso de força

Common alternative phrase in São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

violência policial excessiva

Often includes reference to police violence specifically

Portugal

recurso excessivo à força

More formal phrasing used in Portuguese legal documentation

use of force

justified force

restraint of force

proportionality in policing

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