sanctioned change
[ˈsæŋk.ʃənd tʃeɪndʒ]
noun phrasepl: sanctioned changes
mudança sancionada / alteração autorizada
1. A modification or alteration that has been officially approved, authorized, or endorsed by the appropriate authority or governing body
The sanctioned change to the company policy was implemented across all departments.
A mudança sancionada na política da empresa foi implementada em todos os departamentos.
2. In legal or formal contexts, a change that complies with regulations and has received proper authorization
The sanctioned change in the contract terms was approved by both parties' legal representatives.
A alteração sancionada nos termos do contrato foi aprovada pelos representantes legais de ambas as partes.
3. An officially permitted modification that differs from an unauthorized or prohibited change
Only sanctioned changes to the software code are allowed in the production environment.
Apenas mudanças sancionadas no código do software são permitidas no ambiente de produção.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, corporate, legal, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian business culture, 'mudança sancionada' reflects the importance of hierarchical approval processes and formal authorization. In American corporate environments, it emphasizes compliance and governance protocols. The term is particularly prevalent in IT, regulatory compliance, human resources, and contract management fields.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give the green light to a change
rubber-stamp a modification
put one's seal of approval on something
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