authorized gathering

[/ˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈɡæðərɪŋ/]
nounpl: authorized gatherings
reunião autorizada
1. A meeting, assembly, or congregation of people that has been formally permitted or approved by appropriate authorities or governing bodies
The protest was conducted as an authorized gathering with proper permits from the city government.
O protesto foi realizado como uma reunião autorizada com as devidas permissões da prefeitura.
2. A lawful assembly of individuals that complies with legal requirements and regulations
The conference was an authorized gathering held in compliance with all health and safety protocols.
A conferência foi uma reunião autorizada realizada em conformidade com todos os protocolos de saúde e segurança.
In Brazil, the concept of 'authorized gathering' is particularly relevant in discussions of public demonstrations and protests, as Brazilian law requires permits for public assemblies. The term is frequently used in legal, governmental, and journalistic contexts to distinguish lawful public activities from illegal ones.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permitted assemblylawful gatheringsanctioned meetingapproved congregationlicensed assembly
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized gatheringillegal assemblyunlawful congregationprohibited meetingunsanctioned assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião autorizada
Standard term used in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
assembleia legalizada
Variation emphasizing legal approval
São Paulo
encontro permitido
More colloquial variant in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
reunião permitida
Portuguese variant with similar legal connotations

Related Words

permitauthorizationassemblycongregationdemonstrationpublic meeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

with all proper permits
in accordance with regulations
duly sanctioned
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