lawful construction

[ˈlɔːfəl kənˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: lawful constructions
construção lícita
1. The act of building or erecting a structure in compliance with applicable laws, building codes, zoning regulations, and legal requirements
The lawful construction of the new residential complex required proper permits and environmental assessments.
A construção lícita do novo complexo residencial exigiu licenças apropriadas e avaliações ambientais.
2. In legal interpretation, a reasonable and valid interpretation of a statute, contract, or legal document that conforms to law
The court upheld the lawful construction of the contract as intended by both parties.
O tribunal confirmou a construção lícita do contrato conforme pretendido pelas partes.
3. A building project that has been executed legally with all necessary authorizations and adherence to regulatory standards
The inspector certified that the building was a lawful construction meeting all safety standards.
O inspetor certificou que o edifício era uma construção lícita que atendia a todos os padrões de segurança.
In Brazil, lawful construction is a critical term in real estate and civil law, reflecting the importance of regulatory compliance in urbanization. The term carries significant weight in property disputes and municipal zoning matters. In the USA, it relates heavily to the construction industry's adherence to federal, state, and local building codes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legal constructionlegitimate constructionauthorized constructioncompliant constructionlicensed construction
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlawful constructionillegal constructionunauthorized constructionnon-compliant constructionillicit construction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção lícita
Standard term used in legal and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
construção legal
Common alternative used in local regulations
São Paulo
construção autorizada
Emphasis on authorization and permits in commercial hubs
Portugal
construção lícita
Similar usage in Portuguese legal terminology

Related Words

building permitzoning complianceconstruction coderegulatory frameworklegal interpretationstructural compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

lawful construction of a statute
lawful construction in good faith
strict lawful construction
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