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método restritivo

[mə-ˈtɔ-du̽ ɾes-tɾi-ˈti-vu̽]
nounmasculinepl: métodos restritivos
restrictive method
1. A method or approach that limits, constrains, or reduces the scope of something
The government implemented a restrictive method to control inflation.
O governo implementou um método restritivo para controlar a inflação.
2. In law and policy, a measure or procedure designed to limit rights, freedoms, or access
The new restrictive method for visa applications made it harder for foreigners to enter.
O novo método restritivo para solicitações de visto dificultou a entrada de estrangeiros.
3. A contraceptive method that prevents conception
Birth control is considered a restrictive method in family planning.
O controle de natalidade é considerado um método restritivo no planejamento familiar.
Synonyms
método limitativoprocedimento restritivoabordagem restritivamedida restritiva
Antonyms
método permissivométodo liberalabordagem expansiva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método restritivo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
método restritivo
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
método restritivo
Common in formal and academic discourse
Portugal
método restritivo
Standard usage; also used in legal and policy contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

aplicar um método restritivo (to apply a restrictive method)
adotar medidas restritivas (to adopt restrictive measures)
política restritiva (restrictive policy)
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