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unauthorized occupation

[/ˌʌnˌɔːθəraɪzd ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: unauthorized occupations / ocupações não autorizadas
ocupação não autorizada
1. The act of taking possession or control of a property, land, or space without legal permission or authority
The unauthorized occupation of the building by squatters lasted for several months.
A ocupação não autorizada do edifício por ocupantes ilegais durou vários meses.
2. In legal context, unlawful possession of real property without the owner's consent
The court ordered the removal of persons engaged in unauthorized occupation of the premises.
O tribunal ordenou a remoção de pessoas envolvidas na ocupação não autorizada do imóvel.
NYC Slang
squatting / taking over a space without permission
Synonyms
illegal occupationunlawful occupationsquattingtrespassusurpation
Antonyms
authorized occupationlawful possessionlegal tenurelegitimate ownership

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocupação não autorizada
Standard term used in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
ocupação irregular
Common alternative term in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
invasão de propriedade
More colloquial term emphasizing invasion of property
Portugal
ocupação abusiva
Legal term emphasizing the abusive nature of the occupation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take over property without authorization
move in without permission
seize control of a building
occupy land illegally
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