unauthorized orders
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd ˈɔrdərz/]
noun phrase
pedidos não autorizados
1. Instructions or requests to perform actions that have not been approved or sanctioned by proper authority
The bank refused to process the unauthorized orders placed on the account.
O banco recusou processar os pedidos não autorizados feitos na conta.
2. In business context: purchases or transactions made without proper authorization from management or the account holder
The employee was terminated for making unauthorized orders without approval from the director.
O funcionário foi demitido por fazer pedidos não autorizados sem aprovação da diretoria.
3. In military/administrative context: commands issued without proper chain of command authority
The general court-martialed the officer for issuing unauthorized orders to the troops.
O general condenou o oficial por corte marcial por emitir pedidos não autorizados às tropas.
In Brazilian business culture, unauthorized orders are taken very seriously and can result in legal consequences, disciplinary action, or termination. The concept is closely tied to corporate governance and compliance regulations. In the USA, unauthorized orders relate heavily to consumer protection laws and fraud prevention, with significant regulatory oversight by agencies like the FTC and banking authorities.
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