authorized actions

[/ˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈækʃənz/]
noun phrase
ações autorizadas
1. Actions or activities that have been officially permitted, approved, or sanctioned by an authority, person in charge, or governing body
The authorized actions of the company must comply with federal regulations.
As ações autorizadas da empresa devem estar em conformidade com as regulações federais.
2. In legal and administrative contexts, activities that have received formal approval and are therefore lawful or legitimate
Only authorized actions can be undertaken by the board of directors without additional approval.
Apenas as ações autorizadas podem ser realizadas pela diretoria sem aprovação adicional.
3. In technology and security, operations that have been explicitly permitted by system administrators or users
The software will only execute authorized actions specified in the user permissions.
O software executará apenas as ações autorizadas especificadas nas permissões do usuário.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian corporate governance, legal documentation, and technology sectors. In the USA, it's commonly used in compliance, security, and administrative law. The phrase reflects the importance of bureaucratic approval and formal permissions in both cultures, particularly in regulated industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approved actionspermitted actionssanctioned actionslegitimate actionslawful actions
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized actionsprohibited actionsforbidden actionsillicit actionsunapproved actions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ações autorizadas
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
ações autorizadas
Used in corporate and commercial settings
Rio de Janeiro
ações autorizadas
Common in legal and administrative documents
Portugal
acções autorizadas
European Portuguese spelling variant; formal legal usage

Related Words

authorizationapprovalpermissionauthoritycompliancelegitimacyjurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

within authorized actions
go beyond authorized actions
exceed one's authorized actions
stick to authorized actions
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