broken rules

[/ˈbroʊkən ˈrulz/]
noun phrase
regras quebradas; regras violadas; regras infringidas
1. Rules or regulations that have been violated or not followed; the act of disregarding established guidelines or laws
The broken rules led to serious consequences for the team.
As regras violadas resultaram em consequências sérias para o time.
2. Instances where someone has failed to comply with established norms or protocols
Multiple broken rules in the workplace resulted in disciplinary action.
Múltiplas regras infringidas no local de trabalho resultaram em ação disciplinar.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'broken rules' is used to describe violations that can range from minor infractions to serious legal breaches. In corporate and educational settings, broken rules often trigger formal disciplinary procedures. The phrase carries neutral to negative connotations depending on context and severity.
NYC Slang
breaking the rules; rule-breaking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
violated rulesinfringed rulesdisregarded regulationsbreached protocolstransgressed norms
Antonyms / Antônimos
followed rulesobeyed regulationscomplied with guidelinesrespected norms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras quebradas; regras violadas
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regras quebradas; descumprimento de regras
Common in both colloquial and formal speech
São Paulo
infração de regras; descumprimento de normas
Slightly more formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
regras quebradas; violação de regras
Similar usage to Brazil but with slight stylistic variations

Related Words

rule violationmisconductinfractiontransgressionbreachviolationnoncompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
break the rules
play by the rules
follow the rules to the letter
against the rules
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