unreasonable prohibition
[/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbəl ˌproʊˈhɪbɪʃən/]
nounpl: unreasonable prohibitions
proibição irrazoável
1. A ban or restriction that lacks logical justification, fairness, or rational basis; an unjustified or excessive prohibition
The court ruled that the ban on public assembly was an unreasonable prohibition that violated citizens' constitutional rights.
O tribunal decidiu que a proibição de reunião pública era uma proibição irrazoável que violava os direitos constitucionais dos cidadãos.
2. A legal or regulatory restriction that cannot be justified by legitimate government interests or safety concerns
The company challenged the unreasonable prohibition on importing certain materials that were essential for production.
A empresa contestou a proibição irrazoável sobre a importação de certos materiais que eram essenciais para a produção.
This term is primarily used in legal, constitutional, and regulatory contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In the United States, it frequently appears in discussions of constitutional law and individual rights protection. In Brazil, the concept is important in administrative law and consumer protection discussions. The phrase reflects fundamental democratic principles regarding limits on government and corporate authority.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to challenge an unreasonable prohibition
to impose an unreasonable prohibition
an unreasonable prohibition on free speech
strike down an unreasonable prohibition
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