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reasonable support

[/ˈriːzənəbl səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio razoável
1. A level of assistance or backing that is fair, justified, and proportionate to the circumstances
The government should provide reasonable support to small businesses during economic downturns.
O governo deve fornecer apoio razoável às pequenas empresas durante crises econômicas.
2. In legal contexts, assistance that meets the standard of being adequate and justifiable
The defendant argued that his lawyer provided reasonable support for his case.
O réu argumentou que seu advogado forneceu apoio razoável para seu caso.
3. Sufficient help or backing that is based on logic and common sense
Parents should offer reasonable support to their adult children's endeavors.
Os pais devem oferecer apoio razoável aos empreendimentos de seus filhos adultos.
Synonyms
fair assistanceadequate supportjustified backingproportionate aid
Antonyms
unreasonable supportexcessive supportinadequate supportdisproportionate aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio razoável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio razoável / suporte razoável
Both terms used interchangeably; 'suporte' more common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio razoável
Preferred in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
apoio razoável / ajuda equilibrada
Both acceptable; 'ajuda equilibrada' emphasizes balance

Related Idioms & Phrases

within reason
fair shake
give someone a leg up
lend a hand
shoulder to the wheel
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