post-authorization
[/poʊst ɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: post-authorizations
pós-autorização
1. Authorization or approval granted after a transaction, action, or event has already occurred
The credit card company issued a post-authorization for the disputed charge.
A empresa de cartão de crédito emitiu uma pós-autorização para a cobrança contestada.
2. In payment processing, verification of a transaction that takes place after the initial sale has been completed
Post-authorization review is essential for fraud prevention in e-commerce.
A revisão pós-autorização é essencial para a prevenção de fraudes no comércio eletrônico.
3. Retroactive approval or endorsement of a previously unauthorized action
The board granted post-authorization for the emergency expenditure.
O conselho concedeu pós-autorização para o gasto emergencial.
Post-authorization is a critical term in the banking and fintech sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in discussions about payment processing compliance and fraud prevention. The concept reflects modern payment security practices where transactions are verified after completion rather than before, which is increasingly important in digital commerce and mobile payments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
post-authorization hold
post-authorization capture
post-authorization review
post-authorization settlement
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