subtle violation
[ˈsʌt.əl vaɪˈoʊ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: subtle violations / violações sutis
violação sutil
1. A breach of rules, laws, or agreements that is not obvious or easily noticed; an infringement that occurs in a quiet or understated manner
The company's subtle violation of environmental regulations went undetected for months.
A violação sutil da empresa das regulamentações ambientais passou despercebida por meses.
2. An infringement that is indirect, implied, or indirect rather than explicit or overt
His comments represented a subtle violation of the non-disclosure agreement.
Seus comentários representaram uma violação sutil do acordo de confidencialidade.
3. A transgression that requires careful observation or analysis to be recognized
The coach noticed a subtle violation of the rules during the game.
O técnico notou uma violação sutil das regras durante o jogo.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'violação sutil' is commonly used when discussing regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and contractual matters. The term implies a level of sophistication or intentionality that distinguishes it from accidental infractions. In American contexts, this phrase is often employed in corporate compliance training and legal discussions to highlight violations that require vigilance to detect.
NYC Slang
sneaky breach / under-the-radar violation
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