terminate authorization
[ˈtɜːmɪneɪt ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən]
verb phrase / noun phrase
revogar autorização / encerrar autorização / cancelar autorização
1. To end or revoke a previously granted permission, license, or authorization granted to an individual or entity
The company decided to terminate authorization for the third-party vendor due to security concerns.
A empresa decidiu revogar a autorização do fornecedor terceirizado devido a preocupações de segurança.
2. To officially cancel legal permission or institutional approval
The government will terminate authorization of the medical license if the doctor violates ethical standards.
O governo cancelará a autorização da licença médica se o médico violar os padrões éticos.
3. In computing and security contexts, to revoke access credentials or permissions
System administrators can terminate authorization tokens when a user leaves the organization.
Os administradores de sistema podem revogar os tokens de autorização quando um usuário sai da organização.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is predominantly used in formal, legal, and corporate settings. In Brazil, it appears frequently in government agencies and financial institutions where authorization management is critical. In the USA, it's particularly common in tech companies, security protocols, and HR departments. The phrase carries legal weight in both cultures and is often part of compliance and governance procedures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
revoke someone's authorization
pull the plug on authorization
strip someone of authorization
withdraw authorization from
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