bypass validation

[baɪˈpæs ˌvæləˈdeɪʃən]
verb phrase / noun phrase
contornar validação / ignorar validação / saltar validação
1. To skip or circumvent validation checks or verification processes that would normally be required before proceeding with an action or transaction
The developer decided to bypass validation to test the system faster, which introduced security vulnerabilities.
O desenvolvedor decidiu contornar a validação para testar o sistema mais rapidamente, o que introduziu vulnerabilidades de segurança.
2. In software development, to override or disable security, data integrity, or format verification mechanisms
You should never bypass validation in production code as it compromises data quality.
Você nunca deve ignorar a validação em código de produção, pois isso compromete a qualidade dos dados.
3. To circumvent authentication or authorization protocols
The hacker attempted to bypass validation measures to gain unauthorized access.
O invasor tentou contornar medidas de validação para obter acesso não autorizado.
This term is primarily used in technical and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's becoming increasingly important in discussions about cybersecurity and data protection (LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). The practice of bypassing validation is generally discouraged in professional settings but may occur during development or testing phases. In the USA, bypassing validation is a major concern for compliance frameworks like HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
circumvent validationskip validationdisable validationoverride validationignore validationsidestep validation
Antonyms / Antônimos
enforce validationimplement validationapply validationenable validation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
contornar validação / ignorar validação
Most common usage in technical and IT contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
burlar validação / pular validação
More colloquial usage, 'pular' meaning 'to jump over' or skip is common in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
driblar validação
Informal usage, using 'driblar' (to dribble/bypass) in tech communities
Portugal
contornar validação / contornar verificação
'Verificação' is more commonly used in European Portuguese than 'validação'

Related Words

validation checksecurity vulnerabilityauthenticationverificationinput validationdata integrityaccess control

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a shortcut (in validation)
cut corners (on validation)
go around the system
skip the line
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