prohibited actions

[/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈækʃənz/]
noun phrasefeminine pluralpl: prohibited actions
ações proibidas
1. Activities, behaviors, or conduct that are officially forbidden or not allowed by law, regulation, or rule
The company's policy explicitly lists prohibited actions in the workplace handbook.
A política da empresa lista explicitamente as ações proibidas no manual do local de trabalho.
2. Specific conduct that violates established rules, laws, or ethical standards
Prohibited actions include harassment, discrimination, and theft.
As ações proibidas incluem assédio, discriminação e roubo.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'ações proibidas' are typically documented in employee handbooks (manuais de conduta) and organizational compliance policies. In the USA, prohibited actions are often formally outlined in HR policies and legal contracts. The term is crucial in legal proceedings and workplace discipline in both cultures, reflecting the importance of clear behavioral boundaries in formal institutional settings.
NYC Slang
things you can't do; no-nos
Synonyms / Sinônimos
forbidden actionsbanned actionsdisallowed conductunlawful activitiesrestricted behaviors
Antonyms / Antônimos
permitted actionsallowed conductapproved behaviorauthorized activities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ações proibidas
Standard formal usage in legal and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ações proibidas; condutas vedadas
Both terms used interchangeably in local regulations
São Paulo
ações proibidas; condutas ilícitas
Formal business and legal usage predominates
Portugal
ações proibidas; condutas interditas
Slightly more formal register; 'interditas' is common in Portuguese law

Related Words

prohibitionforbiddenillegalviolationinfractioncomplianceregulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits behavior
against the rules
crossing the line
breaking the law
infração às regras
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