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unapproved statement

[/ˌʌnəˈpruːvd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: unapproved statements
declaração não aprovada
1. A statement or remark that has not been officially authorized, sanctioned, or accepted by a relevant authority, organization, or governing body
The spokesperson made an unapproved statement to the press, which caused controversy.
O porta-voz fez uma declaração não aprovada à imprensa, o que causou controvérsia.
2. A comment or assertion that violates established protocols or guidelines
The employee's unapproved statement about the company's finances breached company policy.
A declaração não aprovada do funcionário sobre as finanças da empresa violou a política da empresa.
Synonyms
unauthorized statementunofficial remarkunvetted commentimproper statement
Antonyms
approved statementauthorized declarationofficial statementsanctioned remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração não aprovada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
declaração não autorizada
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
declaração não autorizada
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak out of turn
mouth off
go rogue
jump the gun
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