forbidden features

[/fərˈbɪdən ˈfiːtʃərz/]
nounpl: forbidden features
recursos proibidos / características proibidas / funcionalidades vedadas
1. Functions, capabilities, or characteristics that are not allowed or prohibited in a system, application, software, or context
The software documentation lists several forbidden features that users cannot access due to licensing restrictions.
A documentação do software lista vários recursos proibidos que os usuários não podem acessar devido a restrições de licença.
2. In technology/AI contexts, elements or functionalities that have been intentionally disabled or restricted
Certain forbidden features were removed from the free version of the application.
Certas características proibidas foram removidas da versão gratuita do aplicativo.
3. In machine learning and AI safety, behaviors or outputs that an AI system is designed not to produce
The language model has forbidden features that prevent it from generating harmful content.
O modelo de linguagem possui características proibidas que impedem a geração de conteúdo prejudicial.
This term is primarily used in technical, software development, and AI safety contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in software documentation and IT training materials. The concept has gained particular prominence in discussions about AI ethics and content moderation, where 'forbidden features' may refer to intentionally disabled AI behaviors designed to prevent harmful outputs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted featuresdisabled featuresprohibited capabilitiesoff-limits functionsbarred functionalities
Antonyms / Antônimos
allowed featurespermitted featuresenabled capabilitiesaccessible functions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
recursos proibidos / características proibidas
Most common usage in tech documentation and software manuals
São Paulo
funcionalidades vedadas
More formal/legal usage in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
recursos bloqueados
Alternative colloquial form, emphasizing the blocking aspect
Portugal
características proibidas / funcionalidades vedadas
Similar to Brazilian usage but with slightly different emphasis in formal contexts

Related Words

access controlrestrictionspermissionsconstraintslimitationslicensing

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits
out of bounds
restricted access
behind a paywall
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