deceptive modification
[/dɪˈsɛptɪv ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: deceptive modifications
modificação enganosa
1. An alteration, change, or adjustment made to something with the intent to mislead, conceal the truth, or create a false impression
The company was accused of deceptive modification of the product's safety reports.
A empresa foi acusada de modificação enganosa dos relatórios de segurança do produto.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, an unauthorized or fraudulent change to documentation, records, or physical items intended to deceive consumers or authorities
The deceptive modification of expiration dates on food packaging violated consumer protection laws.
A modificação enganosa das datas de validade na embalagem de alimentos violou as leis de proteção ao consumidor.
3. In technology or product design, an alteration that disguises defects, reduces quality, or misrepresents functionality
Investigators discovered deceptive modification of vehicle emissions testing equipment.
Os investigadores descobriram modificação enganosa do equipamento de teste de emissões de veículos.
This term is frequently encountered in Brazilian consumer protection discourse and regulatory enforcement, particularly regarding product safety, food labeling, and automotive standards. In the United States, it carries significant legal weight in fraud litigation and regulatory compliance matters. The phrase reflects growing consumer awareness and stricter enforcement of truth-in-advertising and product safety regulations in both markets.
NYC Slang
bait-and-switch modification / shady alteration
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