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official procedure

[/əˈfɪʃəl prəˈsɛdʒər/]
nounfemininepl: official procedures / procedimentos oficiais
procedimento oficial
1. A formally established or legally sanctioned method of conducting business, administration, or legal matters within an organization or government
The official procedure for filing a complaint requires submitting a written form within 30 days.
O procedimento oficial para registrar uma reclamação exige o envio de um formulário escrito dentro de 30 dias.
2. A standardized set of steps or protocol that must be followed according to regulations or rules
We must follow the official procedure to ensure compliance with company policy.
Devemos seguir o procedimento oficial para garantir conformidade com a política da empresa.
Synonyms
formal procedurestandard procedureprotocolofficial processregulation
Antonyms
informal procedureunofficial methodad hoc approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento oficial
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimento oficial
standard business terminology
Portugal
procedimento oficial
formal administrative context

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow official procedure
adhere to official procedure
bypass official procedure
go through official channels
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