illegal transaction

[ɪˈliːɡəl trænˈzækʃən]
nounpl: illegal transactions
transação ilegal
1. A business deal or exchange of goods, services, or money that violates the law
The company was caught conducting illegal transactions with offshore accounts.
A empresa foi descoberta realizando transações ilegais com contas no exterior.
2. Any financial exchange that contravenes legal regulations or statutes
Money laundering involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained money through illegal transactions.
A lavagem de dinheiro envolve disfarçar as origens do dinheiro obtido ilegalmente através de transações ilegais.
In Brazil, illegal transactions are particularly associated with corruption investigations and financial crime prosecutions. The term is frequently used in media coverage of political scandals and money laundering cases. In the USA, this term is standard in legal, financial, and law enforcement contexts, especially following the 2008 financial crisis and increased focus on regulatory compliance.
NYC Slang
dirty deal, shady transaction, under-the-table deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unlawful transactionillicit dealingprohibited exchangecriminal transaction
Antonyms / Antônimos
legal transactionlawful exchangelegitimate transactionauthorized dealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transação ilegal
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
operação clandestina
Alternative term emphasizing the covert nature of the transaction
São Paulo
negócio ilícito
Commonly used in financial and business law contexts
Portugal
transação ilícita
Portuguese variation, uses 'ilícita' more frequently than 'ilegal'

Related Words

money launderingfraudembezzlementcorruptionblack marketfinancial crime

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the table
off the books
in the black market
back alley deal
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