legitimate items

[lə-ˈji-tə-mət ˈi-təmz]
noun phrasepl: legitimate items
itens legítimos
1. goods, products, or objects that are lawful, authentic, and legally obtained or produced
The customs officer inspected the legitimate items in the shipment.
O oficial de alfândega inspecionou os itens legítimos no carregamento.
2. articles or commodities that comply with legal standards and regulations
The store only sells legitimate items with proper certification.
A loja vende apenas itens legítimos com certificação adequada.
3. authentic products as opposed to counterfeit or illegal goods
She made sure to purchase only legitimate items to support the original manufacturer.
Ela se certificou de comprar apenas itens legítimos para apoiar o fabricante original.
In Brazilian commerce and legal contexts, the distinction between 'itens legítimos' (legitimate items) and counterfeit or illegal goods is crucial due to significant concerns about product counterfeiting and informal markets. The phrase is commonly used in customs, commerce, and consumer protection discussions. In the USA, similar emphasis is placed on authenticity, particularly with branded goods and online purchases.
NYC Slang
the real deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authentic itemslawful goodsgenuine productslegal merchandiseauthorized items
Antonyms / Antônimos
counterfeit itemsillegal goodsstolen itemscontrabandfake products

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens legítimos
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
itens legítimos / mercadorias legalizadas
commonly used in commercial and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
itens legítimos
standard usage, occasionally 'produtos genuínos'
Portugal
artigos legítimos / produtos autênticos
slightly preferred usage of 'artigos' over 'itens' in formal contexts

Related Words

legitimacyauthenticationverificationcertificationcomplianceauthorized dealer

Related Idioms & Phrases

above board
on the level
straight goods
the genuine article
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