restraint of congregation

[rɪˈstreɪnt əv ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: restraints of congregation
restrição de congregação
1. Legal or administrative measure that limits or prevents people from gathering together in groups or assemblies
The restraint of congregation was imposed during the pandemic to prevent disease spread.
A restrição de congregação foi imposta durante a pandemia para evitar a propagação da doença.
2. A prohibition or limitation on the right to assemble or congregate, often used in legal or governmental contexts
The court issued a restraint of congregation order to maintain public order.
O tribunal emitiu uma ordem de restrição de congregação para manter a ordem pública.
This phrase is primarily used in formal legal, governmental, and health administration contexts. It gained particular prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic when governments implemented restrictions on public gatherings. In Brazil and Portugal, the term appears in official government decrees and health ministry communications. In the USA, it relates to constitutional rights under the First Amendment regarding freedom of assembly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assembly restrictiongathering limitationcongregation prohibitionrestriction on assembly
Antonyms / Antônimos
freedom of assemblyright to congregateunrestricted gathering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
restrição de congregação
Standard formal term used in legal and governmental contexts
Portugal
limitação de congregação
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in Portuguese legislation
General USA English
restraint of congregation
Formal legal terminology, primarily found in court documents and official orders

Related Words

restraining orderassembly regulationspublic gathering lawscurfewlockdown

Related Idioms & Phrases

right to assembly
freedom of congregation
impose restrictions on gathering
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