protected section

[prə-ˈtek-təd ˈsek-shən]
nounpl: protected sections
seção protegida
1. A designated area or part of a document, system, or physical space that is restricted from modification, access, or damage
The protected section of the document cannot be edited without administrator approval.
A seção protegida do documento não pode ser editada sem aprovação do administrador.
2. A part of a natural area, wildlife habitat, or cultural site that has legal safeguards against development or exploitation
The protected section of the rainforest is off-limits to logging companies.
A seção protegida da floresta tropical é proibida para empresas de extração de madeira.
3. In software or programming, code or data that is locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes
The protected section of the spreadsheet contains formula calculations that users cannot modify.
A seção protegida da planilha contém cálculos de fórmulas que os usuários não podem modificar.
In Brazil, the concept of 'seção protegida' is particularly significant in environmental law and conservation efforts, reflecting the country's large protected rainforest areas. In corporate and digital contexts, it's commonly used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese-speaking countries to refer to data security and document protection measures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted areasecure sectionlocked areasafeguarded zoneconservation area
Antonyms / Antônimos
open sectionunrestricted areaaccessible areaunprotected zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção protegida
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
seção protegida / área protegida
Both terms are used interchangeably in business and legal contexts
Portugal
secção protegida
Uses 'secção' instead of 'seção' (European Portuguese spelling)
Rio de Janeiro
seção protegida / zona protegida
More commonly used in environmental discussions

Related Words

protected arearestricted accessconservation zonesecurity lockaccess control

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits
under lock and key
put under wraps
in a protected bubble
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