unauthorized support
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd səˈpɔrt/]
nounpl: unauthorized supports
apoio não autorizado
1. assistance or help provided without official permission or approval from the relevant authority
The company discovered unauthorized support being provided to the client by rogue employees.
A empresa descobriu apoio não autorizado sendo prestado ao cliente por funcionários desonestos.
2. in technical contexts, technical assistance given without proper licensing or authorization
The IT department flagged unauthorized support tickets submitted to external vendors.
O departamento de TI sinalizou tickets de apoio não autorizado enviados para fornecedores externos.
3. backing or endorsement given without official authorization or mandate
The politician faced criticism for unauthorized support to the protest movement.
O político enfrentou críticas por apoio não autorizado ao movimento de protesto.
In Brazilian business and government contexts, 'apoio não autorizado' is a serious compliance violation term. In the USA, it's commonly used in corporate, legal, and IT security discussions. The phrase carries implications of potential fraud, breach of protocol, or unauthorized activity that may have legal consequences.
NYC Slang
under-the-table help
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