obstructed coverage
[/əbˈstrʌktɪd ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
nounpl: obstructed coverages
cobertura obstruída
1. In insurance, a situation where coverage is limited or denied due to exclusions, conditions, or barriers that prevent full protection
The insurance policy resulted in obstructed coverage because the company excluded pre-existing conditions.
A apólice de seguro resultou em cobertura obstruída porque a empresa excluiu condições pré-existentes.
2. In real estate or photography, a view or visual access that is partially or completely blocked by physical obstacles
The apartment had obstructed coverage of the ocean due to the building in front of it.
O apartamento tinha uma vista obstruída do oceano devido ao prédio na sua frente.
3. In telecommunications, inadequate signal reception or network coverage due to physical barriers or interference
Users experienced obstructed coverage in the basement due to thick concrete walls.
Os usuários experimentaram cobertura obstruída no porão devido às paredes de concreto espesso.
In Brazil, 'cobertura obstruída' is commonly used in insurance disputes and real estate negotiations. American insurance companies frequently use this term when denying claims due to policy exclusions. In Portuguese real estate markets, it describes properties with compromised views. The term reflects the importance of transparency in contract language and consumer protection laws in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
no stone unturned - to ensure complete coverage without obstructions
see the full picture - to have unobstructed coverage or understanding
hit a wall - to encounter obstructed coverage or blocked access
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