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limit supremacy

[/ˈlɪmɪt səˈpreməsi/]
noun
supremacia do limite
1. A principle or doctrine asserting the dominance or superiority of established boundaries, restrictions, or maximum thresholds in a given context
The policy emphasized limit supremacy by enforcing strict caps on resource usage.
A política enfatizava a supremacia do limite ao impor limites rigorosos no uso de recursos.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, the principle that upper bounds or ceiling restrictions take precedence over other considerations
Under limit supremacy, no exception could exceed the established threshold.
Sob a supremacia do limite, nenhuma exceção poderia exceder o limite estabelecido.
Synonyms
boundary dominancethreshold superioritycap precedencerestriction primacy
Antonyms
unlimited freedomunrestricted authorityboundless discretion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supremacia do limite
Standard usage in formal and regulatory contexts
Portugal
supremacia do limite
Used similarly in formal Portuguese administrative language

Related Idioms & Phrases

within limits
respect the boundary
know your place
stay within bounds
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