special measure
[/ˈspɛʃəl ˈmɛʒər/]
nounpl: special measures
medida especial
1. An exceptional action or procedure taken to address a specific problem or situation that requires different treatment from standard procedures
The government implemented special measures to combat the pandemic.
O governo implementou medidas especiais para combater a pandemia.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a provision that deviates from normal rules for particular circumstances
Special measures were enacted to protect vulnerable populations during the crisis.
Medidas especiais foram implementadas para proteger populações vulneráveis durante a crise.
3. In sports or competition, extraordinary rules or conditions applied to ensure fairness or safety
The competition organizers introduced special measures for players with disabilities.
Os organizadores da competição introduziram medidas especiais para atletas com deficiência.
In Brazil, 'medidas especiais' are frequently referenced in legal, educational, and public health contexts. The term carries formal weight and is often used when discussing accommodations for students with disabilities (Lei de Inclusão) or emergency protocols during crises. In the USA, 'special measures' appears frequently in regulatory, legal, and policy documents, particularly regarding national security, public health, and civil rights protections.
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