unauthorized materials
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun phrase
materiais não autorizados
1. Documents, resources, or items that have not been approved or permitted by an authority, institution, or person in charge
Students are not allowed to use unauthorized materials during the exam.
Os alunos não podem usar materiais não autorizados durante a prova.
2. Content or publications that lack official permission or copyright clearance for use or distribution
The website was shut down for distributing unauthorized materials.
O site foi fechado por distribuir materiais não autorizados.
3. Prohibited substances, equipment, or resources in a specific context such as workplace, school, or institution
Bringing unauthorized materials into the laboratory is strictly forbidden.
Trazer materiais não autorizados para o laboratório é estritamente proibido.
This term is commonly used in educational settings in both Brazil and the USA to refer to materials students cannot use during exams. In corporate and legal contexts, it often relates to copyright and intellectual property violations. In Brazil, the phrase is frequently used in institutional policies and academic regulations (regulamentos).
NYC Slang
bootleg materials; black market stuff
Related Idioms & Phrases
to bring unauthorized materials to the table
caught with unauthorized materials
unauthorized materials trafficking
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