restrictive system
[/rɪˈstrɪktɪv ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: restrictive systems
sistema restritivo
1. A set of rules, regulations, or mechanisms designed to limit, control, or constrain actions, access, or freedoms
The company implemented a restrictive system to monitor employee internet usage.
A empresa implementou um sistema restritivo para monitorar o uso da internet pelos funcionários.
2. In grammar, a clause or phrase that limits or defines the noun it modifies, making it essential to the meaning of the sentence
The relative clause in 'The book that I read yesterday was excellent' is a restrictive system.
A oração relativa em 'O livro que li ontem foi excelente' é um sistema restritivo.
3. A framework that applies conditions or limitations to access, movement, or participation
The new border control system introduced a restrictive system for international travelers.
O novo sistema de controle de fronteiras introduziu um sistema restritivo para viajantes internacionais.
The term 'restrictive system' is commonly used in Brazil and Portugal in formal contexts such as legal documents, administrative regulations, and academic discourse. In the United States, it's more prevalent in technical, legal, and business terminology. The concept reflects concerns about governance, control, and regulation that vary culturally across different societies and political systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under a restrictive system
implement a restrictive system
subject to a restrictive system
operate within a restrictive system
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