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prohibited methods

[prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ˈmɛθədz]
noun
métodos proibidos
1. Methods, techniques, or practices that are explicitly forbidden or not allowed by law, regulation, rule, or policy
The use of prohibited methods in sports competitions can result in disqualification.
O uso de métodos proibidos em competições esportivas pode resultar em desqualificação.
2. In anti-doping context: forbidden techniques or substances used to enhance athletic performance
Athletes must avoid prohibited methods to maintain their eligibility.
Os atletas devem evitar métodos proibidos para manter sua elegibilidade.
Synonyms
forbidden methodsbanned methodsillegal methodsunlawful methods
Antonyms
permitted methodsallowed methodsauthorized methodslegal methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos proibidos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
métodos proibidos
Common in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
métodos proibidos
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the rules
violate regulations
against the law
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