sanctioned script

[SANGK-shund SKRIPT]
nounpl: sanctioned scripts
roteiro autorizado
1. An officially approved or authorized screenplay or written dialogue that has been formally permitted for use, production, or performance
The director insisted on using only the sanctioned script approved by the studio executives.
O diretor insistiu em usar apenas o roteiro autorizado aprovado pelos executivos do estúdio.
2. In broadcasting, a pre-approved written text that has met regulatory or organizational standards before airing
The news anchor read from the sanctioned script to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
O âncora de notícias leu o roteiro autorizado para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações da FCC.
3. Any officially endorsed written composition or formal document that has received proper authorization
The actor memorized the sanctioned script word for word.
O ator memorizou o roteiro autorizado palavra por palavra.
The term 'sanctioned script' is primarily used in entertainment, broadcasting, and formal institutional contexts. In Brazil, this reflects the regulatory frameworks governing television and cinema, while in the USA, it emphasizes legal and corporate compliance. The concept is particularly relevant in news broadcasting and studio productions where adherence to approved content is legally or professionally mandated.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approved scriptauthorized screenplayofficial scriptendorsed textpermitted script
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized scriptbanned scriptprohibited screenplayunsanctioned textunapproved script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro autorizado
Standard term used in film and television industries across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roteiro oficial
Commonly used in media production contexts
São Paulo
script aprovado
More modern, uses English 'script' with Portuguese approval verb
Portugal
guião autorizado
Uses 'guião' instead of 'roteiro', official/formal terminology

Related Words

screenplaydialogueproductionauthorizationbroadcast regulationscript approvalofficial textcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the script
follow the sanctioned script
go off-script
sanctioned by the powers that be
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