extraordinary conditions
[ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri kənˈdɪʃənz]
noun phrase
condições extraordinárias
1. Unusual, remarkable, or exceptional circumstances that deviate significantly from normal or expected situations
The contract was suspended due to extraordinary conditions caused by the pandemic.
O contrato foi suspenso devido às condições extraordinárias causadas pela pandemia.
2. Exceptional or unforeseen circumstances that justify special measures or exemptions
Under extraordinary conditions, the government may declare a state of emergency.
Sob condições extraordinárias, o governo pode declarar estado de emergência.
3. Circumstances that are beyond the ordinary scope of normal business or operations
The company required extraordinary conditions to justify the high expenditure.
A empresa exigiu condições extraordinárias para justificar o alto gasto.
The phrase 'extraordinary conditions' is primarily used in legal, business, and government contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is frequently found in contract clauses, emergency declarations, and formal documentation. The concept gained particular prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic when governments and businesses invoked 'extraordinary conditions' to justify policy changes and economic measures. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, the term carries the same formal and institutional weight as in English-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
extraordinary conditions warrant extraordinary measures
under extraordinary conditions
in light of extraordinary conditions
due to extraordinary conditions
extraordinary conditions apply
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