1. distinct or different handling, consideration, or therapy given to someone or something apart from others
The patients received separate treatment based on their individual conditions.
Os pacientes receberam tratamento separado de acordo com suas condições individuais.
2. legal or administrative division of cases or matters to be handled independently
The court ordered separate treatment of the two cases.
O tribunal ordenou tratamento separado dos dois casos.
3. special or differential care given to distinguish one group from another
The new policy ensures separate treatment for vulnerable populations.
A nova política garante tratamento separado para populações vulneráveis.