unauthorized consumption
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
nounpl: unauthorized consumptions
consumo não autorizado
1. The act of using, eating, drinking, or accessing something without permission or legal right
The utility company detected unauthorized consumption of water on the property.
A empresa de serviços detectou consumo não autorizado de água na propriedade.
2. In legal and commercial contexts, the illegal or unpermitted use of goods, services, or resources
Unauthorized consumption of electricity resulted in hefty fines for the tenant.
O consumo não autorizado de eletricidade resultou em multas pesadas para o inquilino.
3. The drinking or ingestion of alcoholic beverages by minors without parental consent
The school implemented stricter policies to prevent unauthorized consumption of alcohol at events.
A escola implementou políticas mais rigorosas para prevenir o consumo não autorizado de álcool em eventos.
This term is frequently used in Brazil in utility billing disputes and legal proceedings. Utility companies regularly audit for unauthorized consumption of water and electricity, particularly in lower-income areas where theft of services occurs. In the USA, the term is commonly used in corporate compliance, utility regulation, and underage drinking prevention contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed consuming without permission
under the radar consumption
eating someone else's lunch
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