proper restriction
[ˈprɑpər rɪˈstrɪkʃən]
nounpl: proper restrictions
restrição própria
1. A limitation or constraint that is appropriate, suitable, or intrinsic to something; in mathematics and logic, a restriction that is genuine or non-trivial
The proper restriction of the function to the positive domain ensures all values are defined.
A restrição própria da função ao domínio positivo garante que todos os valores estejam definidos.
2. A constraint that is fitting or legitimate based on established rules, laws, or principles
The government imposed proper restrictions on industrial emissions to protect the environment.
O governo impôs restrições próprias às emissões industriais para proteger o meio ambiente.
3. In formal mathematics, a restriction that is not the identity or trivial restriction
The proper restriction of set A to subset B creates a new mathematical object.
A restrição própria do conjunto A ao subconjunto B cria um novo objeto matemático.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and mathematical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in law, mathematics textbooks, and regulatory documents. In the USA, it's common in computer science, mathematics, and legal documentation. The term emphasizes that restrictions are not arbitrary but justified and appropriate to their context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within proper restrictions
subject to proper restrictions
impose proper restrictions
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