1. Areas or portions of a document, system, or physical space that are safeguarded from unauthorized access, modification, or damage
The protected sections of the document can only be edited by administrators.
As seções protegidas do documento só podem ser editadas pelos administradores.
2. In wildlife conservation, designated areas where species or habitats receive legal protection
Protected sections of the forest are off-limits to logging companies.
As seções protegidas da floresta são proibidas para as empresas de extração de madeira.
3. In legal or regulatory contexts, specific portions of a statute or regulation that cannot be modified without special procedures
The protected sections of the constitution require a supermajority vote to amend.
As seções protegidas da constituição exigem votação de supermaioria para serem alteradas.