illegal acts

[/ɪˈliːɡəl ækts/]
nounpl: illegal acts
atos ilegais
1. Actions or behaviors that violate the law and are punishable by legal consequences
The investigation revealed several illegal acts committed by the company.
A investigação revelou diversos atos ilegais cometidos pela empresa.
2. Unlawful conduct or criminal behavior that breaches established legal codes
The suspect was arrested for committing multiple illegal acts over several years.
O suspeito foi preso por cometer múltiplos atos ilegais durante vários anos.
In Brazil, the concept of 'atos ilegais' is deeply embedded in formal legal discourse and criminal justice discussions. The term is frequently used in news media, courtrooms, and official documents. In the USA, discussion of illegal acts is prominent in political and news discourse, often associated with investigations and accountability. Both cultures treat illegal acts as serious matters with significant social and legal consequences.
NYC Slang
crimes, felonies, dirty deeds
Synonyms / Sinônimos
crimesunlawful actscriminal actsoffensesviolationstransgressionsinfrações legaisdelitos
Antonyms / Antônimos
legal actslawful actionslegitimate conductatos legaiscondutas lícitas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atos ilegais
Standard term used in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
atos ilegais / crimes
Common usage in both formal and colloquial speech
São Paulo
atos ilegais / infrações
Preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
atos ilegais / ilícitos
More formal; 'ilícitos' is commonly used in Portuguese legal language

Related Words

crimecriminallawoffenseprosecutionviolationdelitocrimeinfração

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking the law
stepping out of line
crossing the line
violar a lei
burlar a lei
agir fora dos limites da lei
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