interim measures
[ˈɪntərɪm ˈmeʒərz]
noun
medidas provisórias
1. Temporary actions or procedures implemented to address an immediate situation while a permanent solution is being developed or decided
The government implemented interim measures to control inflation while developing a long-term economic strategy.
O governo implementou medidas provisórias para controlar a inflação enquanto desenvolvia uma estratégia econômica de longo prazo.
2. In legal and judicial contexts, temporary orders or decisions made to maintain the status quo until a final judgment is rendered
The court granted interim measures to prevent the demolition of the historic building pending the final hearing.
O tribunal concedeu medidas provisórias para impedir a demolição do edifício histórico enquanto aguardava a audiência final.
3. Emergency or precautionary steps taken to manage a crisis or problem in the short term
As interim measures during the pandemic, schools switched to remote learning.
Como medidas provisórias durante a pandemia, as escolas passaram para o ensino remoto.
In Brazil, 'medidas provisórias' (interim measures) have significant legal and political weight, particularly in the context of executive orders. The term is frequently used in both judicial proceedings and government policy announcements. In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, the concept maintains legal importance, especially in labor law and civil procedure. In the United States, interim measures are commonly employed in business, healthcare, and government to respond quickly to emerging situations while permanent policies are being formulated.
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