licensed connection

[ˈlaɪsənst kəˈnɛkʃən]
nounpl: licensed connections
conexão licenciada
1. A legal and authorized connection to a network, service, or utility that has been formally permitted by the relevant authority or operator
The company obtained a licensed connection to the electrical grid after meeting all safety requirements.
A empresa obteve uma conexão licenciada à rede elétrica após atender a todos os requisitos de segurança.
2. In telecommunications, an official and regulated connection to a telecom network that complies with regulatory standards
Internet service providers must maintain licensed connections to operate legally in the country.
Os provedores de serviço de internet devem manter conexões licenciadas para operar legalmente no país.
3. A connection that requires formal authorization and compliance with specific terms and conditions set by authorities
The utility company issued a licensed connection agreement detailing maintenance responsibilities.
A concessionária emitiu um acordo de conexão licenciada detalhando as responsabilidades de manutenção.
This term is primarily used in formal, regulatory, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used by ANATEL (telecommunications regulator) and energy sector authorities. The term reflects the importance of legal compliance in infrastructure and utility services, where unlicensed connections are subject to penalties and disconnection.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized connectionpermitted connectionregulated connectionofficial connectionapproved connection
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlicensed connectionunauthorized connectionillegal connectionclandestine connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão licenciada
Standard term used in regulatory and business contexts
São Paulo
conexão autorizada
Alternative term sometimes used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conexão licenciada
Standard usage following regulatory framework
Portugal
ligação licenciada
Portuguese variant using 'ligação' instead of 'conexão'

Related Words

licenseauthorizationpermitnetworkutilitycomplianceregulationinfrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

to obtain a licensed connection
to maintain a licensed connection
licensed connection agreement
licensed connection provider
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