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through proper procedure

[θruː ˈprɒpər prəˈsiːdʒər]
adverbial phrase
através do procedimento adequado
1. by following the correct, official, or established steps and rules required for a particular process
The complaint was filed through proper procedure to ensure it would be reviewed fairly.
A reclamação foi apresentada através do procedimento adequado para garantir que seria analisada com justiça.
2. in accordance with established regulations and protocols
All changes must be approved through proper procedure before implementation.
Todas as alterações devem ser aprovadas através do procedimento adequado antes da implementação.
Synonyms
through official channelsvia proper channelsfollowing due processby the bookthrough correct procedure
Antonyms
through improper channelsbypassing procedureirregularlyunofficially

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
através do procedimento adequado
standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
através do procedimento apropriado
alternative phrasing with 'apropriado' also commonly used
São Paulo
pelos trâmites corretos
more colloquial variation using 'trâmites'

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
through channels
following due process
going through the motions
play by the rules
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