licensed development

[ˈlaɪsənst dɪˈveləpmənt]
nounpl: licensed developments
desenvolvimento licenciado
1. A real estate or construction project that has received official authorization and permits from local authorities to proceed with building or renovation
The licensed development on Fifth Avenue will include two new residential towers and retail space.
O desenvolvimento licenciado na Quinta Avenida incluirá duas novas torres residenciais e espaço comercial.
2. In intellectual property, the creation or production of goods, software, or content based on a valid license agreement with the rights holder
The video game company engaged in licensed development of merchandise featuring the franchise's characters.
A empresa de videogames se envolveu no desenvolvimento licenciado de mercadorias com os personagens da franquia.
3. Urban planning and construction that complies with zoning laws, building codes, and municipal regulations
All licensed development in this district must meet the new environmental sustainability standards.
Todo desenvolvimento licenciado neste distrito deve atender aos novos padrões de sustentabilidade ambiental.
This term is particularly important in the United States and Brazil due to strict zoning and building code regulations. In Brazil, 'desenvolvimento licenciado' is essential terminology in real estate transactions, as unlicensed or informal development (favelas and clandestine construction) is a significant urban issue. In the US, the term reflects the importance of municipal oversight and environmental compliance in urban development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized developmentpermitted developmentregulated developmentapproved constructionsanctioned project
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlicensed developmentunauthorized constructionillegal developmentunpermitted building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento licenciado
Standard term used in Brazilian real estate and legal contexts
São Paulo
empreendimento autorizado
Common alternative in São Paulo's real estate market
Rio de Janeiro
obra licenciada
More colloquial term used in local construction industry
Portugal
desenvolvimento autorizado
Portuguese variant, emphasizing authorization rather than licensing

Related Words

building permitzoning approvaldevelopment rightsplanning permissionreal estate licenseintellectual property license

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a license to build
licensed and regulated
above board development
proper channels
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