requires authorization

[rɪˈkwaɪərz ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən]
verb phrase
requer autorização
1. needs official permission or approval before an action can be taken
This transaction requires authorization from the bank manager.
Esta transação requer autorização do gerente do banco.
2. demands formal consent or validation from an authorized person or entity
Access to classified documents requires authorization from the director.
O acesso a documentos classificados requer autorização do diretor.
3. necessitates legal or administrative approval before proceeding
Any expenditure above $10,000 requires authorization.
Qualquer despesa acima de $10.000 requer autorização.
This phrase is heavily used in Brazilian and American bureaucratic, legal, and business contexts. In Brazil, authorization processes are often more complex and document-heavy due to regulatory requirements. In the USA, this phrase is common in corporate governance and compliance frameworks. Both cultures emphasize the importance of proper authorization chains to ensure accountability and prevent fraud.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demands approvalneeds permissionnecessitates consentcalls for validationmandates clearance
Antonyms / Antônimos
is freely availableneeds no approvalis unrestrictedrequires no permission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
requer autorização
standard usage in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
precisa de autorização
more colloquial alternative commonly used
São Paulo
necessita autorização
formal business Portuguese preferred in corporate settings
Portugal
requer autorização
identical usage; sometimes also 'exige autorização' for more emphatic tone

Related Words

authorizationpermissionapprovalclearancecredentialsauthenticatevalidate

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
get the nod
get clearance
jump through hoops
get approval from on high
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