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restrictive control

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪv kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: restrictive controls
controle restritivo
1. A system or measure that limits or constrains the actions, movements, or access of people, organizations, or resources
The government imposed restrictive controls on foreign currency exchange.
O governo impôs controles restritivos sobre câmbio de moeda estrangeira.
2. In grammar, a relative clause that provides essential information about a noun and cannot be omitted without changing the meaning
In the sentence 'The book that I read yesterday was excellent,' the clause 'that I read yesterday' is a restrictive control.
Na sentença 'O livro que li ontem era excelente', a oração 'que li ontem' é um controle restritivo.
3. Regulations or restrictions imposed to manage or regulate specific activities or behaviors
Export restrictive controls were implemented to protect domestic industries.
Controles restritivos de exportação foram implementados para proteger as indústrias domésticas.
Synonyms
restrictive measureconstraintlimitationregulationrestriction
Antonyms
permissive controlliberalizationderegulationfreedom

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle restritivo
Standard usage in formal and business contexts
São Paulo
controle restritivo
Common in business and economic discussions
Portugal
controlo restritivo
Portuguese spelling uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighter control measures
impose restrictions on
put constraints on
limit access to
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