rightful limit
[ˈraɪtfəl ˈlɪmɪt]
noun phrasepl: rightful limits
limite legítimo
1. The boundary or threshold that is legally, morally, or justly established or recognized; the proper extent to which something should or may extend
The court determined that the government had exceeded its rightful limit of authority in that matter.
O tribunal determinou que o governo tinha ultrapassado seu limite legítimo de autoridade naquele assunto.
2. A boundary set by law, justice, or legitimate authority that should not be transgressed
Freedom of speech has a rightful limit when it incites violence.
A liberdade de expressão tem um limite legítimo quando incita violência.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, governmental, and philosophical discussions in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in constitutional debates and discussions about individual rights versus state authority. The concept reflects broader discussions about democratic governance and the rule of law.
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