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region under investigation

[ˈriːdʒən ˈʌndər ˌɪnˈvestɪɡeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: regions under investigation
região sob investigação
1. An area or geographic location that is the subject of an official inquiry, study, or examination
The region under investigation has been cordoned off by authorities.
A região sob investigação foi isolada pelas autoridades.
2. A territory or zone being examined for criminal, scientific, or administrative purposes
The region under investigation showed signs of illegal activity.
A região sob investigação apresentava sinais de atividade ilegal.
Synonyms
area under investigationzone under investigationterritory under investigationregião em investigaçãoárea investigada
Antonyms
cleared areaárea desimpedida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região sob investigação
standard usage in official and formal contexts
São Paulo
região sob investigação
commonly used in police and judicial proceedings
Portugal
região sob investigação
standard formal usage in Portuguese investigations

Related Idioms & Phrases

under investigation
area of concern
zona de risco
em fase de apuração
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