lawful work

[ˈlɔːfəl wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: lawful works
trabalho lícito
1. employment or labor that is legal, authorized by law, and complies with all applicable regulations and standards
She ensured all her employees were engaged in lawful work that met safety standards.
Ela garantiu que todos os seus funcionários estivessem envolvidos em trabalho lícito que atendesse aos padrões de segurança.
2. legitimate occupational activity that does not violate legal codes or public ordinances
The contract stipulated that only lawful work would be performed on the premises.
O contrato estipulava que apenas trabalho lícito seria realizado nas dependências.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'trabalho lícito' is a legal and administrative term commonly found in labor contracts, employment regulations, and official documentation. It contrasts sharply with 'trabalho ilícito' (unlawful work). The term is particularly important in Brazilian labor law (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT) and is frequently referenced in employment disputes and compliance audits. In the United States, 'lawful work' is emphasized in immigration and employment verification contexts, particularly relating to work authorization documents like the I-9 form.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legitimate worklegal employmentauthorized laborcompliant worklicensed work
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlawful workillegal employmentillicit laborcriminal activityunauthorized work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho lícito
Standard term used in labor law and formal contexts
São Paulo
trabalho legal
Common informal variant in business and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho legítimo
Emphasizes legitimacy and authenticity
Portugal
trabalho lícito
Same formal term as Brazilian Portuguese, used in official documents

Related Words

lawfulemploymentlaborcompliancelegitimateregulationauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn an honest living
make a living legitimately
work within the law
above-board employment
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