exclusion list

[ɪkˈskluːʒən lɪst]
nounpl: exclusion lists
lista de exclusão
1. A compiled list of persons, organizations, items, or entities that are prohibited from access, participation, or inclusion in a particular system, program, or organization
The company maintains an exclusion list of suppliers that have violated their ethical standards.
A empresa mantém uma lista de exclusão de fornecedores que violaram seus padrões éticos.
2. In computing and security, a list of files, applications, or addresses that are deliberately blocked or prevented from performing certain operations
The email filter uses an exclusion list to block messages from specific domains.
O filtro de email usa uma lista de exclusão para bloquear mensagens de domínios específicos.
3. In legal and regulatory contexts, an official register of individuals or entities barred from certain privileges or activities
Financial institutions must consult the exclusion list before engaging with potential clients.
Instituições financeiras devem consultar a lista de exclusão antes de se envolver com clientes em potencial.
The term 'exclusion list' is widely used in Brazil in compliance, banking, and government sectors, particularly following anti-corruption and sanctions regulations. It reflects a formal, institutional approach to risk management and regulatory adherence. In the USA, the term is common in corporate, legal, and technology sectors. The Portuguese term 'lista de exclusão' has become standardized in Brazilian business Portuguese, though 'lista negra' (blacklist) remains in colloquial use but is increasingly avoided due to racial sensitivity considerations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blacklistbanned listprohibition listbarred listrestricted list
Antonyms / Antônimos
inclusion listwhitelistapproved listallowlist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista de exclusão
Standard term used in business, legal, and technical contexts
São Paulo
lista de exclusão
Commonly used in financial and corporate sectors
Rio de Janeiro
lista de exclusão
Used similarly to São Paulo, especially in banking context
Portugal
lista de exclusão
Same usage as Brazil; alternative: 'lista negra' (blacklist) in some contexts

Related Words

blacklistwhitelistsanctions listbanned entityaccess controlscreeningcompliancevetting

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be on the exclusion list
to add someone to the exclusion list
to remove from the exclusion list
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