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accepted practice

[/əkˈsɛptɪd ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: accepted practices
prática aceita
1. A method, procedure, or way of doing something that is widely recognized and approved by a group, profession, or society as proper or correct
It is accepted practice in the medical field to wash hands before examining patients.
É prática aceita na área médica lavar as mãos antes de examinar pacientes.
2. A conventional or established way of handling matters that is generally considered appropriate and standard
Following accepted practice, the company submits its annual report to shareholders.
Seguindo a prática aceita, a empresa apresenta seu relatório anual aos acionistas.
Synonyms
standard practicecommon practiceestablished procedureconventioncustomary procedurenormal practice
Antonyms
unconventional practicenon-standard procedurerejected practiceprohibited practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática aceita
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prática aceita; prática comum
Both terms widely used in business contexts
Portugal
prática aceite
Portuguese spelling variation using 'aceite' instead of 'aceita'

Related Idioms & Phrases

standard operating procedure
par for the course
the way things are done
business as usual
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