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irregular assistance

[/ɪˈreɡjələr əˈsɪstəns/]
nounpl: irregular assistances
assistência irregular
1. Aid, support, or help that is provided inconsistently, sporadically, or without following standard procedures or schedules
The refugees received irregular assistance from various NGOs throughout the year.
Os refugiados receberam assistência irregular de várias ONGs ao longo do ano.
2. In employment contexts, work or support provided without formal contracts, consistent hours, or regular patterns
She was hired for irregular assistance during the busy season.
Ela foi contratada para assistência irregular durante a temporada de pico.
3. Legal or administrative support that does not follow established norms or regulations
The investigation revealed irregular assistance in the allocation of funds.
A investigação revelou assistência irregular na alocação de fundos.
Synonyms
intermittent supportsporadic assistanceinconsistent aidad hoc helpoccasional support
Antonyms
regular assistanceconsistent supportformal aidsystematic helpcontinuous assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência irregular
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
assistência desigual
Sometimes used to emphasize unequal distribution
São Paulo
assistência intermitente
Common in business and labor contexts
Portugal
apoio irregular
Preferred term in official Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss support
on-and-off assistance
catch-as-catch-can help
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