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restricted amendment

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd əˈmendmənt/]
nounpl: restricted amendments
emenda restrita
1. A legislative amendment that limits or constrains the scope, application, or effect of a bill or existing law
The restricted amendment prevented the bill from being applied retroactively.
A emenda restrita impediu que o projeto de lei fosse aplicado retroativamente.
2. In constitutional law, an amendment that narrows rights or powers previously granted
The restricted amendment to the constitution reduced voting rights for certain groups.
A emenda restrita à constituição reduziu direitos de voto para certos grupos.
Synonyms
limiting amendmentnarrow amendmentconditional amendment
Antonyms
broad amendmentunrestricted amendmentexpansive amendment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emenda restrita
Standard term used in legislative and constitutional contexts
Portugal
emenda limitada
Alternative term sometimes used in Portuguese legal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

to amend with restrictions
to pass a restricted amendment
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