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corrupt procedure

[/kəˈrʌpt prəˈsiːdʒər/]
noun phrasepl: corrupt procedures
procedimento corrupto
1. An official process or method that has been compromised by bribery, fraud, or dishonest practices
The investigation revealed a corrupt procedure in the procurement process.
A investigação revelou um procedimento corrupto no processo de licitação.
2. A systematic violation of established rules or protocols for personal gain or improper advantage
The audit uncovered a corrupt procedure in the hiring department.
A auditoria descobriu um procedimento corrupto no departamento de recrutamento.
NYC Slang
shady process
Synonyms
fraudulent proceduredishonest processillegal practicecompromised processunethical procedure
Antonyms
transparent procedurehonest processlegitimate procedureethical processlawful procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento corrupto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
procedimento corrupto
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
procedimento corrupto
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
procedimento corrompido
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule bending
greasing palms
under the table deal
playing fast and loose
cutting corners
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