relaxation of restrictions
[/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən əv rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: relaxations of restrictions
flexibilização de restrições
1. The act of making rules, limitations, or controls less strict or severe; the easing or loosening of imposed constraints
The government announced a relaxation of restrictions on international travel.
O governo anunciou uma flexibilização de restrições sobre viagens internacionais.
2. A reduction in the enforcement or application of regulations or rules
The relaxation of restrictions on business operations allowed companies to resume normal activities.
A flexibilização de restrições nas operações comerciais permitiu que as empresas retomassem suas atividades normais.
This term gained significant prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in both Brazil and the United States, referring to the gradual easing of lockdown measures and public health restrictions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'flexibilização' has become the standard term used by government officials and media when discussing policy changes related to restrictions.
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