maximum security
[ˈmæksɪməm sɪˈkjʊrəti]
noun phrase/adjective phrase
segurança máxima
1. the highest level of security measures and restrictions, especially in prisons, designed to prevent escape and maintain strict control over inmates
He was transferred to a maximum security prison after multiple escape attempts.
Ele foi transferido para uma prisão de segurança máxima após várias tentativas de fuga.
2. stringent protective measures applied to high-risk individuals, sensitive locations, or valuable assets
The president traveled under maximum security conditions during the state visit.
O presidente viajou sob condições de segurança máxima durante a visita de estado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'maximum security' is primarily associated with the criminal justice system and refers to the most restrictive prison conditions. In the USA, it's a standard classification in the Federal Bureau of Prisons system. In Brazil, it corresponds to 'regime fechado' in the judicial system. The term has become culturally embedded in criminal justice discourse and is also used metaphorically in discussions about high-level protection and restricted access.
NYC Slang
lockdown joint, the big house on high alert
Related Idioms & Phrases
behind bars with maximum security
maximum security facility
maximum security wing
maximum security protocol
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