strict limitations
[strɪkt ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz]
noun phrase
limitações rigorosas
1. Severe or stringent restrictions that allow little or no flexibility or exceptions
The contract imposed strict limitations on how the company could use the intellectual property.
O contrato impôs limitações rigorosas sobre como a empresa poderia usar a propriedade intelectual.
2. Rigid constraints that must be strictly adhered to without deviation
There are strict limitations on the amount of time employees can work overtime.
Existem limitações rigorosas sobre o tempo que os funcionários podem trabalhar em horas extras.
3. Firm boundaries or restrictions that are enforced with little tolerance for exceptions
The government placed strict limitations on foreign investment in certain sectors.
O governo estabeleceu limitações rigorosas sobre investimentos estrangeiros em certos setores.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and regulatory contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract negotiations, government regulations, and labor law discussions. The concept reflects formal, official language and is typically found in written documentation rather than casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within strict limitations
operate under strict limitations
subject to strict limitations
impose strict limitations on
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