prohibited alteration

[prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ɔːltəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: prohibited alterations
alteração proibida
1. A change, modification, or adjustment to something that is explicitly forbidden by law, regulation, contract, or authority
The contract clearly states that prohibited alterations to the property include structural changes without written consent.
O contrato deixa claro que alterações proibidas à propriedade incluem mudanças estruturais sem consentimento escrito.
2. In legal and technical contexts, any unauthorized or illegal modification that violates established rules or agreements
The manufacturer warned against prohibited alterations to the device's firmware.
O fabricante advertiu contra alterações proibidas no firmware do dispositivo.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and technical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is common in real estate contracts, equipment warranties, software licenses, and regulatory compliance documents. In Brazil, it frequently appears in construction contracts and property rental agreements. Understanding this term is essential for legal compliance and contractual obligations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
forbidden modificationunauthorized changeillegal alterationprohibited modificationrestricted change
Antonyms / Antônimos
permitted alterationauthorized changeallowed modificationapproved alteration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alteração proibida
Standard usage in legal and commercial documents
Portugal
alteração proibida
Same usage; also commonly seen in EU regulatory contexts
São Paulo
alteração proibida
Commonly used in real estate and construction contracts
USA English
prohibited alteration
Standard legal and technical terminology

Related Words

prohibitedalterationmodificationchangeviolationunauthorizedrestrictionlegal compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

no alterations permitted
off-limits modifications
hands off changes
breach of contract through alteration
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