authorized meeting

[ɔːˈθɒraɪzd ˈmiːtɪŋ]
nounpl: authorized meetings
reunião autorizada
1. A formal gathering of people that has been officially approved, sanctioned, or permitted by the appropriate authority or governing body
The board held an authorized meeting to discuss the merger proposal.
O conselho realizou uma reunião autorizada para discutir a proposta de fusão.
2. A scheduled assembly where participants have been granted permission to convene, typically with a set agenda and documented procedures
An authorized meeting of shareholders must be called with proper notice to all members.
Uma reunião autorizada de acionistas deve ser convocada com notificação apropriada a todos os membros.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'reunião autorizada' is essential terminology in business law and governance. Such meetings require proper documentation, notice periods, and adherence to bylaws. In the USA, authorized meetings are crucial for corporate compliance and shareholder rights, while in Portugal and Brazil, similar formal requirements apply under their respective corporate law frameworks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official meetingsanctioned meetingpermitted meetingapproved meetinglegitimate meeting
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized meetingillegal gatheringclandestine meetingprohibited assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião autorizada
Standard term used in corporate and institutional contexts
São Paulo
reunião autorizada / assembleia autorizada
Common in business and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
reunião autorizada
Used in formal governmental and corporate settings
Portugal
reunião autorizada / assembleia autorizada
Similar usage; 'assembleia' may be preferred for larger formal gatherings

Related Words

corporate governancemeeting agendaboard of directorsshareholder meetingofficial approvalconvocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

call an authorized meeting
convene an authorized meeting
hold an authorized meeting
official meeting of the minds
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