prohibited modification

[proh-HIB-it-ed mod-i-fi-KAY-shun]
nounpl: prohibited modifications
modificação proibida
1. An alteration, change, or adjustment to something that is explicitly forbidden or not permitted by law, regulation, agreement, or authority
The software license prohibits any prohibited modifications to the source code.
A licença de software proíbe qualquer modificação proibida do código-fonte.
2. In legal/contractual context: any unauthorized change to a protected item, document, or product
Prohibited modifications to the vehicle will void the warranty.
Modificações proibidas no veículo anularão a garantia.
3. In technology/security context: unauthorized alterations that violate terms of service or regulatory compliance
The system detects prohibited modifications and automatically triggers an alert.
O sistema detecta modificações proibidas e ativa automaticamente um alerta.
This term is commonly used in Brazil and the United States in legal documents, software licensing agreements, warranty terms, and intellectual property disputes. In Brazil, it appears frequently in consumer protection laws and technology sector regulations. The concept is central to protecting intellectual property rights in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unauthorized modificationforbidden alterationillegal changedisallowed modificationunlawful amendment
Antonyms / Antônimos
permitted modificationauthorized changeallowed alterationapproved amendment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação proibida
Standard usage in legal and technical documents
Rio de Janeiro
modificação proibida / alteração não permitida
Both forms used interchangeably
São Paulo
modificação proibida
Preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
modificação proibida / alteração vedada
Vedada is more formal in Portuguese European usage

Related Words

copyright violationbreach of contracttamperingunauthorized accessintellectual propertywarranty violation

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of terms
violation of agreement
tampering with property
unauthorized alterations
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