unsuitable ban

[/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl bæn/]
noun phrasepl: unsuitable bans
proibição inadequada
1. A prohibition or restriction that is inappropriate, improper, or not fitting for the situation or context
The court ruled that the unsuitable ban on peaceful protests violated citizens' constitutional rights.
O tribunal decidiu que a proibição inadequada de protestos pacíficos violava os direitos constitucionais dos cidadãos.
2. A ban that is poorly justified, excessive, or lacks proper legal or ethical grounds
The unsuitable ban on the book was challenged by parents and educators.
A proibição inadequada do livro foi contestada por pais e educadores.
This term is frequently used in legal, political, and social discourse in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries when discussing civil rights issues, freedom of speech, and judicial decisions. It reflects concerns about governmental overreach and the protection of individual liberties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
improper banunjustified prohibitioninappropriate restrictionunfounded banexcessive ban
Antonyms / Antônimos
appropriate banjustified prohibitionproper restrictionsuitable banwarranted ban

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proibição inadequada
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
proibição inadequada
Common in legal discussions and news media
Rio de Janeiro
proibição inadequada
Used in formal and legal discourse
Portugal
proibição inadequada
Equivalent term used in Portuguese legal contexts

Related Words

prohibitionrestrictionembargoinjunctioncensorshiplawsuitappeal

Related Idioms & Phrases

challenge an unsuitable ban
overturn an unsuitable ban
argue against an unsuitable ban
lift an unsuitable ban
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