prohibited material
[prə-ˈhi-bə-təd ˈmə-ˈtir-ē-əl]
nounpl: prohibited materials
material proibido
1. Any substance, item, or content that is forbidden by law, regulation, or policy and is illegal to possess, distribute, or use
The airport security officers confiscated the prohibited materials found in the passenger's luggage.
Os oficiais de segurança do aeroporto confiscaram os materiais proibidos encontrados na bagagem do passageiro.
2. In legal contexts, items such as weapons, explosives, drugs, or obscene content that are restricted from public access
The library had strict policies regarding prohibited materials in their collection.
A biblioteca tinha políticas rigorosas em relação aos materiais proibidos em seu acervo.
3. Content that violates censorship laws or institutional guidelines
The school removed prohibited materials from the curriculum following parent complaints.
A escola removeu materiais proibidos do currículo após reclamações dos pais.
The term 'prohibited material' is commonly used in institutional, legal, and security contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian customs and airport security, this term is frequently encountered. In Portugal, the term 'material interdito' is often preferred in official documentation. The concept varies by cultural context—what is prohibited in one country may be permitted in another, particularly regarding censorship and content restrictions.
NYC Slang
banned stuff / no-no items
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