1. Support or assistance provided to a specific section, group, or region, often in contexts of politics, business, or social services
The government provided sectional support to agricultural communities affected by the drought.
O governo forneceu apoio setorial às comunidades agrícolas afetadas pela seca.
2. A structural element or pillar that provides support to a particular section of a building or infrastructure
The architect designed sectional supports to reinforce the bridge's midsection.
O arquiteto projetou apoios setoriais para reforçar a seção intermediária da ponte.
3. In parliamentary or legislative contexts, support from a particular sector or group of representatives
The bill gained sectional support from rural legislators.
O projeto de lei ganhou apoio setorial de legisladores rurais.