unauthorized contact
[ˌʌn.ɔ.θər.aɪzd ˈkɒn.tækt]
nounpl: unauthorized contacts
contato não autorizado
1. Communication or interaction with someone without permission or legal authority
The restraining order prohibits any unauthorized contact between the parties.
A medida protetiva proíbe qualquer contato não autorizado entre as partes.
2. In legal contexts, interaction that violates court orders, workplace policies, or agreements
Unauthorized contact with the witness may result in contempt of court charges.
O contato não autorizado com a testemunha pode resultar em acusações de desacato ao tribunal.
3. In technology, unwanted communication or connection attempts without proper authorization
The security system flagged unauthorized contact attempts from unknown IP addresses.
O sistema de segurança sinalizou tentativas de contato não autorizado de endereços IP desconhecidos.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal proceedings, domestic violence cases, and workplace harassment policies. It carries significant legal weight in both Brazilian and American contexts, often associated with court orders and protective measures. In Brazil, it's particularly common in Family Court (Juizado de Família) cases and labor disputes. In the US, it's often connected to restraining orders and formal workplace policies.
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