extraordinary division
[/ɪkˌstrɔːrdəneri dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: extraordinary divisions
divisão extraordinária
1. A division or separation that is unusual, remarkable, or exceptional in nature, often referring to an uncommon organizational, legal, or administrative split
The company underwent an extraordinary division of its assets between two subsidiaries.
A empresa passou por uma divisão extraordinária de seus ativos entre duas subsidiárias.
2. In military contexts, an unusually large or specially constituted military unit formed for specific operational purposes
The extraordinary division was created to handle the emergency deployment.
A divisão extraordinária foi criada para lidar com o destacamento de emergência.
3. In biology or cell division, an atypical or unusual process of cellular or organismal separation
The researchers observed an extraordinary division pattern in the specimen.
Os pesquisadores observaram um padrão extraordinário de divisão na amostra.
This term is primarily used in formal contexts such as corporate law, military organization, and scientific research in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal documents related to corporate restructuring and in administrative procedures. The phrase carries a formal, technical connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
extraordinary division of labor
extraordinary division of powers
extraordinary division of assets
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