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transit right

[/ˈtrænzɪt raɪt/]
nounpl: transit rights
direito de trânsito
1. The legal right to pass through a territory or jurisdiction, especially for transportation of goods or people
The country negotiated transit rights through its neighbor's territory to access the sea.
O país negociou direitos de trânsito através do território vizinho para acessar o mar.
2. In international law, the right granted to a landlocked country to cross another country's territory to reach the sea or international waters
Bolivia sought transit rights to export goods through Chilean ports.
A Bolívia buscava direitos de trânsito para exportar bens através dos portos chilenos.
3. The privilege of movement through a specific area without obstruction or customs interference
The treaty guaranteed transit rights for commercial vehicles.
O tratado garantiu direitos de trânsito para veículos comerciais.
Synonyms
passage rightright of passagefreedom of transitpassway right
Antonyms
transit restrictionembargoblockadepassage denial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direito de trânsito
Standard term used in legal and diplomatic contexts
São Paulo
direito de passagem
Alternative term, also commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
direito de trânsito
Standard legal terminology in Portuguese law and international agreements

Related Idioms & Phrases

right of passage
freedom of movement
cross-border passage
international transit corridor
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