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illicit procedure

[ɪˈlɪsɪt prəˈsiːdʒər]
nounpl: illicit procedures
procedimento ilícito
1. An unlawful, illegal, or unauthorized method or course of action, particularly in legal, medical, or administrative contexts
The investigation revealed that the clinic had been performing illicit procedures without proper licensing.
A investigação revelou que a clínica estava realizando procedimentos ilícitos sem a devida licença.
2. Any process or action that violates laws, regulations, or professional standards
The company was fined for engaging in illicit procedures in their financial transactions.
A empresa foi multada por se envolver em procedimentos ilícitos em suas transações financeiras.
Synonyms
illegal procedureunlawful procedureunauthorized procedureimproper procedure
Antonyms
lawful procedurelegal procedurelegitimate procedureauthorized procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento ilícito
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
procedimento ilícito
Commonly used in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
procedimento ilícito
Used in formal and administrative contexts
Portugal
procedimento ilícito
Standard legal terminology, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the table operation
back-alley procedure
under-the-counter transaction
operate outside the law
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