lawful trade
[ˈlɔːfəl treɪd]
noun phrasepl: lawful trades
comércio lícito
1. commercial activity or business that is conducted in accordance with the law; legitimate business operations
The merchant engaged in lawful trade between the two countries.
O comerciante se dedicava ao comércio lícito entre os dois países.
2. historical: legitimate maritime trade as opposed to piracy or smuggling
During the colonial period, lawful trade was heavily regulated by the crown.
Durante o período colonial, o comércio lícito era rigidamente regulamentado pela coroa.
The term 'lawful trade' has historical significance in both English and Portuguese contexts, particularly relating to maritime commerce and colonial trade regulations. In Brazil and Portugal, it remains a formal legal term used in commerce law and historical discourse. In contemporary usage, it contrasts with illegal activities and is often invoked in regulatory and compliance contexts.
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