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unrestricted zone

[/ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd zoʊn/]
nounpl: unrestricted zones
zona sem restrições
1. An area where there are no limitations, regulations, or controls on activities, access, or use
The parking lot was designated as an unrestricted zone after midnight.
O estacionamento foi designado como uma zona sem restrições após a meia-noite.
2. In military or geopolitical contexts, a territory where military operations or movements are not limited by agreements or treaties
The demilitarized zone was replaced by an unrestricted zone for civilian use.
A zona desmilitarizada foi substituída por uma zona sem restrições para uso civil.
3. An area where specific rules, permits, or licenses are not required
In the unrestricted zone, vendors could operate without special permits.
Na zona sem restrições, os vendedores podiam operar sem licenças especiais.
Synonyms
open zonefree zoneunregulated areano-restriction area
Antonyms
restricted zoneprohibited areacontrolled zonelimited zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona sem restrições
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
área livre de restrições
Alternative formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
zona sem limitações
Preferred in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
zona aberta
Informal colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

open the floodgates
free rein
no strings attached
carte blanche
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