restricted unit

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: restricted units
unidade restrita
1. A unit of measurement, production, or organization that is limited in scope, access, or use by regulations, legal requirements, or operational constraints
The nuclear facility operates as a restricted unit with limited public access.
A instalação nuclear funciona como uma unidade restrita com acesso público limitado.
2. In real estate or property law, a unit in a condominium or shared property with limitations on ownership transfer, usage rights, or occupancy
The apartment was designated as a restricted unit due to zoning regulations.
O apartamento foi designado como uma unidade restrita devido às regulações de zoneamento.
3. In military or government context, a operational or administrative division with classified or limited information access
Personnel in the restricted unit must undergo security clearance.
O pessoal na unidade restrita deve passar por verificação de segurança.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian real estate law and property management, particularly in discussions of condominium regulations and zoning restrictions. In the USA, it appears in legal documents, military contexts, and property law. Understanding this term is important for anyone involved in real estate transactions or government operations in either country.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited unitcontrolled unitregulated unitclassified unit
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted unitopen unitpublic unitfree unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
unidade restrita
Standard usage in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
unidade com restrição
Common in real estate and commercial legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
unidade limitada
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in local contexts
Portugal
unidade restringida
European Portuguese variant with slight spelling variation

Related Words

restricted accessrestricted arearestricted userestricted ownership

Related Idioms & Phrases

restricted unit housing
restricted unit property
maintain restricted unit status
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