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through the proper procedure

[θruː ðə ˈprɒpər prəˈsiːdʒər]
adverbial phrase
através do procedimento adequado
1. by following the correct or official steps, rules, and processes required by an organization or authority
The complaint must be filed through the proper procedure to be considered valid.
A reclamação deve ser apresentada através do procedimento adequado para ser considerada válida.
2. in accordance with established protocols and regulations
All requests should be submitted through the proper procedure.
Todos os pedidos devem ser submetidos através do procedimento adequado.
Synonyms
through the correct channelsfollowing proper protocolvia official channelsin accordance with proceduresby the book
Antonyms
through irregular channelsbypassing proceduresinformallythrough the back door

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
através do procedimento adequado
Standard usage in formal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
pelo procedimento correto
Common alternative in business environments
Portugal
através do procedimento apropriado
Preferred in formal Portuguese administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
through official channels
follow the rules
go through the motions
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