restricted passages
[rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈpæsɪdʒɪz]
nounpl: restricted passages
passagens restritas
1. corridors, hallways, or routes that have limited access and are only available to authorized personnel or individuals with special permission
The restricted passages in the hospital are only accessible to medical staff.
As passagens restritas no hospital são acessíveis apenas à equipe médica.
2. waterways, straits, or maritime channels that have navigation limitations or require special permits
Ships must follow specific rules when traveling through restricted passages.
Os navios devem seguir regras específicas ao navegarem por passagens restritas.
3. sections of text, literary works, or documents that have limited distribution or access
The manuscript contained restricted passages that could only be viewed by scholars with clearance.
O manuscrito continha passagens restritas que só podiam ser visualizadas por estudiosos autorizados.
The term 'restricted passages' is commonly used in Brazilian institutions, hospitals, secure facilities, and maritime law. In Portugal, the more formal 'passagens interditas' is preferred in legal contexts. In the USA and NYC, this terminology is standard in security and facility management, often enforced by signage and access cards.
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