medida de desestímulo

English translation: deterrent

14:40 Mar 24, 2017
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s)
Portuguese term or phrase: medida de desestímulo
O canal funciona como medida de desestímulo para a prática de irregularidades e possibilita que erros sejam descobertos.
Andre Damasceno
Brazil
Local time: 10:16
English translation:deterrent
Explanation:
My suggestion.

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disincentive


Explanation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disincentive

A disincentive is something that discourages an individual from performing an action. It is the antonym of incentive. Disincentives may fall within the scope of economics, social issues or politics.

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
deterrent


Explanation:
My suggestion.

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Ana Vozone
Local time: 14:16
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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