deviation approval

[/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən əˈpruːvəl/]
nounpl: deviation approvals
aprovação de desvio
1. Official authorization or permission to deviate from established standards, procedures, specifications, or planned courses of action
The pilot requested deviation approval to avoid the severe weather system ahead.
O piloto solicitou aprovação de desvio para evitar o sistema de clima severo à frente.
2. In quality control and manufacturing, formal consent to proceed with a product or process that does not meet standard requirements
The engineering team submitted a deviation approval request for the modified component specifications.
A equipe de engenharia apresentou um pedido de aprovação de desvio para as especificações de componentes modificados.
3. In aerospace and aviation, authorization to depart from normal flight plans or operational procedures
Air traffic control granted deviation approval for the aircraft to descend early due to medical emergency.
O controle de tráfego aéreo concedeu aprovação de desvio para a aeronave descer antecipadamente devido a emergência médica.
This term is primarily used in technical, regulatory, and organizational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It is especially prevalent in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and quality assurance industries. In Brazil, the phrase is commonly used in large multinational corporations and industries governed by strict international standards. The formal nature of the term reflects its importance in compliance and risk management frameworks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
variance approvalexception approvalwaiverexemptionnon-conformance approval
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejectiondisapprovaldenialrefusal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aprovação de desvio
Standard term used in aviation, manufacturing, and quality control contexts
São Paulo
aprovação de desvio / liberação de desvio
Common in industrial and aerospace sectors; 'liberação de desvio' is also used
Portugal
aprovação de desvio
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in aviation and industrial contexts
Technical contexts (Brazil/Portugal)
autorização de desvio
Used interchangeably with aprovação de desvio in formal documentation

Related Words

deviation requestnon-conformance reportprocess varianceregulatory exemptionstandard operating procedurevariance management

Related Idioms & Phrases

request a deviation approval
grant/deny deviation approval
obtain deviation approval
submit for deviation approval
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