prohibit modifications

[prə-ˈhi-bət ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shənz]
verb phrase
proibir modificações
1. to formally forbid or prevent changes, alterations, or improvements to something
The software license prohibits modifications to the source code without permission.
A licença de software proíbe modificações no código-fonte sem permissão.
2. to legally or officially disallow any form of alteration or amendment
The contract prohibits modifications to the agreed terms.
O contrato proíbe modificações aos termos acordados.
This phrase is commonly used in legal documents, software licensing agreements, and intellectual property contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in technology sector contracts and software licensing. The concept reflects concerns about intellectual property protection and contractual compliance in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
forbid modificationsban modificationsprevent modificationsdisallow alterationsrestrict changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
allow modificationspermit changesenable alterationsauthorize modifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proibir modificações
Standard term used in legal, technical, and general contexts
São Paulo
proibir modificações
Commonly used in business and software contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proibir modificações
Same usage as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
proibir modificações
Identical usage; 'alterações' is also acceptable instead of 'modificações'

Related Words

amendmentalterationrestrictionconstraintlegal prohibitionintellectual property

Related Idioms & Phrases

no changes allowed
hands off policy
locked down terms
set in stone
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