banned materials
[/bænd ˈmətɪriəlz/]
nounpl: banned materials
materiais proibidos
1. Substances, items, or content that are officially forbidden or prohibited by law, regulation, or institutional policy
The airport security confiscated banned materials from the passenger's luggage.
A segurança do aeroporto confiscou materiais proibidos da bagagem do passageiro.
2. In academic contexts, sources or resources that cannot be used for assignments or research
The teacher clarified that Wikipedia was listed as banned materials for the research paper.
A professora esclareceu que a Wikipédia estava listada como materiais proibidos para o trabalho de pesquisa.
3. In publishing and libraries, books, magazines, or media deemed inappropriate or illegal
The library removed banned materials from its shelves following new regulations.
A biblioteca removeu materiais proibidos de suas prateleiras após novas regulamentações.
The term is commonly used in Brazilian schools, airports, and libraries when discussing content restrictions. In the USA and Brazil, the concept relates to both legal prohibitions (drugs, weapons) and institutional rules (academic integrity, workplace safety). The term gained prominence with discussions about book banning in schools and institutional censorship debates.
NYC Slang
contraband / stuff you can't have
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