irregular recognition

[ɪˈrɛɡjələr rɛkəɡˈnɪʃən]
nounpl: irregular recognitions
reconhecimento irregular
1. The act of acknowledging or identifying something that does not conform to established rules, standards, or regular procedures
The irregular recognition of the small nation by major powers caused diplomatic tensions.
O reconhecimento irregular da pequena nação pelas grandes potências causou tensões diplomáticas.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, the acknowledgment of rights, status, or validity in a manner that violates proper protocols or standard procedures
The court ruled that the irregular recognition of the contract was invalid.
O tribunal decidiu que o reconhecimento irregular do contrato era inválido.
3. The unofficial or informal acceptance of something without following customary verification or validation processes
The irregular recognition of his credentials bypassed the normal verification procedures.
O reconhecimento irregular de suas credenciais contornou os procedimentos normais de verificação.
In Brazilian legal and diplomatic contexts, 'reconhecimento irregular' is commonly used to describe situations where official procedures are not properly followed, often implying concern about the legitimacy of such recognition. In business environments, it may refer to informal approval processes that circumvent standard corporate governance. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting procedural irregularities rather than full compliance with established norms.
NYC Slang
off-the-books recognition
Synonyms / Sinônimos
informal acknowledgmentnon-standard recognitionunofficial acceptanceirregular approval
Antonyms / Antônimos
formal recognitionofficial acknowledgmentregular approvalstandard acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecimento irregular
Standard usage in administrative and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reconhecimento fora dos padrões
Alternative colloquial expression emphasizing deviation from norms
São Paulo
reconhecimento não-convencional
Business and corporate usage
Portugal
reconhecimento irregular
Similar usage as Brazil; formal administrative and legal contexts

Related Words

recognitionirregularacknowledgmentvalidationverificationlegitimacyprotocolcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
bypass the system
go through the back door
skirt the regulations
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