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public use

[ˈpʌblɪk juːs]
noun
uso público
1. The use of something by the general public; availability or access for everyone
The park is designated for public use and is free to enter.
O parque é designado para uso público e é gratuito para entrar.
2. In law, the right of the public to use or access property or resources
The government acquired the land for public use.
O governo adquiriu a terra para uso público.
3. The application or utilization of something for the benefit of society at large
The invention was released for public use to improve healthcare.
A invenção foi lançada para uso público para melhorar a saúde.
Synonyms
common usegeneral usecommunity accessshared use
Antonyms
private useexclusive userestricted usepersonal use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso público
Standard term widely used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
uso público
Commonly used in municipal regulations and planning documents
Rio de Janeiro
uso público
Standard usage in public space management and tourism
Portugal
uso público
Legal term used in property law and public administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

for public use
in the public domain
public property
common good
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