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exclusive province

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv ˈprɒvɪns]
noun phrasepl: exclusive provinces
domínio exclusivo
1. A sphere of activity, responsibility, or authority that belongs solely to a specific person, group, or entity
Foreign policy is the exclusive province of the federal government.
A política externa é o domínio exclusivo do governo federal.
2. An area of knowledge, skill, or expertise that is restricted to particular individuals or organizations
Professional diagnosis was once the exclusive province of doctors.
O diagnóstico profissional era uma vez o domínio exclusivo dos médicos.
Synonyms
exclusive domainsole domainsole preserveexclusive jurisdictionmonopoly
Antonyms
shared responsibilitycommon domainpublic domain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio exclusivo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
domínio exclusivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
jurisdição exclusiva
Legal/formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the exclusive province of
remain the exclusive province of someone
become the exclusive province of someone
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