unauthorized image

[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd ˈɪmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: unauthorized images
imagem não autorizada
1. A visual representation, photograph, or digital picture used, published, or distributed without permission from the copyright holder or rights owner
The company filed a lawsuit over the unauthorized image of their logo used in the advertisement.
A empresa entrou com uma ação judicial sobre a imagem não autorizada de seu logotipo usada no anúncio.
2. A picture or photograph taken or shared without consent from the person(s) depicted in it
She was upset about the unauthorized image posted on social media without her permission.
Ela estava chateada com a imagem não autorizada postada nas redes sociais sem sua permissão.
3. Visual content used in violation of intellectual property rights or privacy laws
The website was shut down for distributing unauthorized images of copyrighted artwork.
O site foi desativado por distribuir imagens não autorizadas de obras de arte protegidas por direitos autorais.
This term is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American digital culture due to social media's prevalence. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in legal contexts regarding intellectual property and privacy rights. In the USA, it relates to both copyright law and the right of publicity. The phrase has gained significance with the rise of AI-generated images and deepfakes, making it a growing concern in digital law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unlicensed imageunpermitted imageinfringing imagecopyrighted imageunlawful image
Antonyms / Antônimos
authorized imagelicensed imagepermitted imageapproved image

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imagem não autorizada
Standard term used in legal and digital contexts
São Paulo
imagem sem autorização
Common variation in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
imagem não permitida
Alternative phrasing used in media and entertainment
Portugal
imagem não autorizada
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal terminology

Related Words

copyright infringementintellectual propertyimage rightsdigital rights managementfair uselicensing agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

use someone's image without permission
infringe on image rights
unauthorized use of copyrighted material
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