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proper process

[ˈprɑpər ˈprɑsɛs]
nounpl: proper processes
processo apropriado / processo devido / procedimento adequado
1. The correct, lawful, or established procedure or method for conducting an action, especially in legal, administrative, or organizational contexts
The company must follow proper process before terminating an employee.
A empresa deve seguir o processo apropriado antes de demitir um funcionário.
2. Due process; the legally prescribed procedure that must be followed
Proper process ensures fairness and transparency in judicial proceedings.
O processo apropriado garante justiça e transparência nos procedimentos judiciais.
3. Adherence to established rules and procedures in any formal context
Following proper process helps prevent conflicts and misunderstandings.
Seguir o procedimento adequado ajuda a prevenir conflitos e mal-entendidos.
Synonyms
due processproper procedurecorrect procedureestablished procedurelegal procedureformal process
Antonyms
improper processirregular procedurebypassshortcut

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo apropriado / procedimento correto
Commonly used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
processo devido / procedimento adequado
Frequently used in corporate and legal settings
Portugal
processo apropriado / procedimento adequado
Used in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow proper process
due process of law
by the book
through the proper channels
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