illegal association
[/ɪˈliːɡəl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: illegal associations
associação ilegal
1. A group or organization formed for unlawful purposes or operating in violation of law
The government cracked down on the illegal association that was distributing counterfeit goods.
O governo reprimiu a associação ilegal que estava distribuindo produtos falsificados.
2. In law, an unlawful coalition of persons or entities formed to accomplish illegal objectives
The suspect was charged with membership in an illegal association engaged in drug trafficking.
O suspeito foi acusado de integrar uma associação ilegal envolvida no tráfico de drogas.
3. Any partnership or union that violates statutory or constitutional provisions
The court ruled that the merger constituted an illegal association under antitrust law.
O tribunal decidiu que a fusão constituía uma associação ilegal sob a lei antitruste.
In Brazil, 'associação ilegal' is a formal legal term primarily used in criminal law contexts. The Brazilian Penal Code specifically addresses illegal associations, particularly those related to organized crime (crime organizado). This term gained prominence in Brazilian discourse due to increased government focus on combating criminal organizations and gang violence in urban centers. In Portugal, the equivalent 'associação ilícita' appears in the Portuguese Penal Code with similar legal implications.
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