ban modifications

[/bæn ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
proibir modificações
1. To officially prohibit or prevent changes, alterations, or amendments to something
The government decided to ban modifications to the historical building.
O governo decidiu proibir modificações no edifício histórico.
2. In gaming or online communities, to prevent players from altering game files or making unauthorized changes
The game developer will ban modifications that give unfair advantages.
O desenvolvedor do jogo vai proibir modificações que dão vantagens injustas.
3. In legal or regulatory contexts, to formally forbid alterations to documents, contracts, or systems
The contract will ban modifications without written consent from both parties.
O contrato vai proibir modificações sem consentimento escrito de ambas as partes.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American tech communities, gaming contexts, and legal/regulatory settings. In Brazil, 'proibir modificações' is the standard term, while Portugal may use 'vedar alterações' in formal contexts. The phrase is increasingly relevant in digital governance and software licensing discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prohibit changesforbid alterationsprevent modificationsrestrict amendmentsdisallow changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
permit modificationsallow changesenable alterationsauthorize amendments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proibir modificações
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vetar modificações
Alternative formal usage, more legislative context
São Paulo
proibir modificações / bloquear alterações
Common in business and tech contexts
Portugal
proibir modificações / vedar alterações
Formal legal usage, 'vedar' more common in Portugal

Related Words

banmodificationprohibitionrestrictionalterationamendmentembargo

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a ban on modifications
crack down on modifications
lock down modifications
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