unauthorized force
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd fɔːrs/]
nounpl: unauthorized forces
força não autorizada
1. The use of physical power or violence without legal permission or authorization
The security guard was charged with using unauthorized force against the suspect.
O guarda de segurança foi acusado de usar força não autorizada contra o suspeito.
2. Military or police action taken without proper legal sanction or command approval
The investigation revealed that unauthorized force was used during the arrest.
A investigação revelou que força não autorizada foi usada durante a prisão.
3. Excessive or unlawful physical coercion by law enforcement or military personnel
Complaints of unauthorized force by police officers are being reviewed by the internal affairs division.
Reclamações sobre força não autorizada por policiais estão sendo analisadas pela divisão de assuntos internos.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil and the USA in discussions about police reform and human rights. In Brazil, concerns about unauthorized force by military police (PM) and civil police are central to ongoing debates about public safety and accountability. In the USA, this phrase gained prominence in civil rights discussions and police brutality cases, especially following high-profile incidents involving law enforcement.
NYC Slang
rough treatment, strong-arm tactics, or 'getting roughed up by cops'
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