unstable protection
[ʌnˈsteɪbəl prəˈtɛkʃən]
nounpl: unstable protections
proteção instável
1. A form of defense, safeguard, or security that is unreliable, inconsistent, or prone to failure; protection that lacks stability or permanence
The country's unstable protection against external threats made citizens feel vulnerable.
A proteção instável do país contra ameaças externas deixava os cidadãos vulneráveis.
2. In a technical or scientific context, a security measure or defensive system that is not firmly established or may deteriorate over time
The software patch provided only unstable protection against the newly discovered vulnerability.
O patch de software fornecia apenas uma proteção instável contra a vulnerabilidade recém-descoberta.
3. An arrangement, agreement, or mechanism that lacks durability and is subject to change or collapse
The peace treaty offered unstable protection, with ongoing tensions threatening to break it down.
O tratado de paz oferecia uma proteção instável, com tensões contínuas ameaçando derrubá-lo.
The term 'unstable protection' is commonly used in Brazilian and American legal, security, and policy discussions to describe inadequate safeguards. In Brazil, it often appears in debates about personal safety, cybersecurity, and government institutions. In the USA, it's frequently used in discussions about healthcare coverage, national security, and financial protections.
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