tainted provisions
[ˈteɪntɪd prəˈvɪʒənz]
noun phrase
provisões contaminadas
1. Food or supplies that have been contaminated, spoiled, or made unfit for consumption due to bacterial growth, chemical contamination, or other harmful substances
The restaurant was shut down after health inspectors discovered tainted provisions in the kitchen.
O restaurante foi fechado após os inspetores de saúde descobrirem provisões contaminadas na cozinha.
2. Supplies or resources that have been compromised, corrupted, or made unsuitable for their intended use
The ship's crew had to ration their tainted provisions carefully during the long voyage.
A tripulação do navio teve que racionar cuidadosamente suas provisões contaminadas durante a longa viagem.
3. Legal or contractual terms that have been rendered invalid or unenforceable due to corruption or illegality
The judge declared the contract tainted provisions null and void.
O juiz declarou as provisões contaminadas do contrato nulas e sem efeito.
This term is commonly used in food safety regulations, maritime law, and health inspection contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, food safety (segurança alimentar) is regulated by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária). The term carries significant weight in legal and commercial disputes, particularly in the food industry and maritime trade, where contamination can result in serious health consequences and substantial financial losses.
NYC Slang
bad grub / sketchy food
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw out the tainted provisions
tainted provisions ruin the barrel
a ship with tainted provisions
tainted provisions from the get-go
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