use restriction

[juːs rɪˈstrɪkʃən]
nounpl: use restrictions
restrição de uso
1. A limitation or constraint imposed on how something can be utilized, applied, or employed
The software has use restrictions that prevent commercial distribution.
O software tem restrições de uso que impedem a distribuição comercial.
2. A legal or contractual condition that controls or limits the permitted applications of a property, resource, or product
The land deed contains use restrictions prohibiting industrial development.
A escritura da propriedade contém restrições de uso proibindo desenvolvimento industrial.
3. A regulation or policy that specifies conditions under which something cannot or can only partially be used
There are use restrictions on pesticides near water sources.
Existem restrições de uso de pesticidas perto de fontes de água.
This term is prevalent in both Brazilian and American legal, real estate, and software licensing contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in property deeds (escrituras) and software agreements. In the USA, use restrictions are fundamental to zoning laws, intellectual property agreements, and land covenants. Understanding these restrictions is crucial for compliance with local regulations and contractual obligations in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
usage limitationusage restrictionusage constraintuse limitationaccess restriction
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlimited useunrestricted accessfreedom of use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição de uso
Standard and widely used in legal and commercial contexts
São Paulo
restrição de uso / limitação de uso
Both terms used interchangeably in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
restrição de uso
Commonly used in real estate and property law contexts
Portugal
restrição de utilização / limitação de uso
Portuguese preference for 'utilização' in formal contexts; both understood

Related Words

intellectual propertylicensing agreementcovenantzoning restrictionterms of servicepermitted use

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to use restrictions
impose use restrictions
within use restrictions
violate use restrictions
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