material departure

[məˈtɪriəl dɪˈpɑːrtʃər]
nounpl: material departures
desvio material
1. A significant or substantial deviation from an established plan, standard, or expected course of action
The company's decision to exit the European market represented a material departure from its long-term strategic plan.
A decisão da empresa de sair do mercado europeu representou um desvio material de seu plano estratégico de longo prazo.
2. In law and auditing, a meaningful variation from accepted norms, regulations, or previous practices that could affect legal or financial conclusions
The auditor identified a material departure from generally accepted accounting principles in the financial statements.
O auditor identificou um desvio material dos princípios contábeis geralmente aceitos nas demonstrações financeiras.
3. A significant change or shift that is important enough to warrant attention or disclosure
This policy change constitutes a material departure from the company's historical approach to employee benefits.
Esta mudança de política constitui um desvio material da abordagem histórica da empresa em relação aos benefícios dos funcionários.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and financial sectors, particularly in compliance, audit reports, and corporate governance discussions. It carries significant weight in formal documentation and regulatory contexts, indicating something that cannot be overlooked or minimized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant deviationsubstantial departuremajor divergenceimportant variationnotable change
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor deviationinsignificant changecomplianceadherenceconformity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvio material
Standard term used in legal, financial, and business contexts
São Paulo
desvio material; saída material
Business and corporate contexts prefer 'desvio material'
Rio de Janeiro
desvio material; afastamento material
Legal contexts may use 'afastamento material'
Portugal
desvio material; afastamento material
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'afastamento' in formal legal settings

Related Words

deviationdeparturedivergencevariancediscrepancynon-compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

material breach (related concept in contracts)
material misstatement (in accounting and auditing)
material change in circumstances (in legal contracts)
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