1. Unusual, extreme, or drastic actions taken in response to an emergency or crisis situation
The government resorted to extraordinary measures to combat the pandemic.
O governo recorreu a medidas extraordinárias para combater a pandemia.
2. Special or exceptional steps taken beyond normal procedures or protocols
Extraordinary measures were implemented to ensure the election's integrity.
Medidas extraordinárias foram implementadas para garantir a integridade da eleição.