Dictionary
narrowly tailored
to carefully draft laws or make policies to address a specific objective without affecting other rights or the smooth running of business etc
The legislation must be narrowly tailored to protect minority rights, without placing too great a burden on businesses.
Phrase Bank
- The Government argued that the measure was narrowly tailored.
- The restrictions on the right to vote must be narrowly tailored.
Additional Notes
- Tailor-made (adjective) - drafted to meet the specific needs of a particular party: The supply contract was tailor-made to meet the manufacturer's need for short lead times and off-site storage.