narrow interpretations
[ˈnæroʊ ɪntərprɪˈteɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
interpretações estreitas
1. Limited or restrictive understandings of a text, law, concept, or situation that focus on a single meaning and exclude broader or alternative perspectives
The court rejected the narrow interpretations of the constitutional clause proposed by the defense.
O tribunal rejeitou as interpretações estreitas da cláusula constitucional propostas pela defesa.
2. Overly literal or inflexible explanations that lack flexibility or consideration of context
Critics argued that narrow interpretations of the policy prevented necessary adaptations.
Críticos argumentaram que interpretações estreitas da política impediram adaptações necessárias.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, 'interpretações estreitas' is often criticized as limiting progress and flexibility in understanding laws and policies. In the USA, 'narrow interpretations' are frequently debated in constitutional law, with conservatives sometimes favoring them and progressives advocating for broader readings. The term carries weight in both judicial decisions and everyday discourse about how rules and meanings should be understood.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take something at face value
read between the lines (opposite meaning)
see the bigger picture (opposite meaning)
miss the forest for the trees
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