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unlawful access

[/ʌnˈlɔːfl ˈækses/]
nounpl: unlawful accesses
acesso ilegal
1. The act of gaining entry to a computer system, network, building, or restricted area without authorization or permission from the owner or operator
The hacker was arrested for unlawful access to the company's database.
O hacker foi preso por acesso ilegal ao banco de dados da empresa.
2. In legal terms, unauthorized entry to a physical space in violation of law
Unlawful access to private property can result in criminal charges.
O acesso ilegal a propriedade privada pode resultar em acusações criminais.
Synonyms
unauthorized accessillegal accesstrespassingintrusionbreaking and entering
Antonyms
authorized accesslawful accesspermissionconsent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso ilegal
Standard term used in legal and technical contexts
São Paulo
acesso não autorizado
Common alternative in business and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
entrada indevida
Often used in legal contexts for physical trespassing
Portugal
acesso não autorizado
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system; also 'acesso ilícito'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break into
gain unauthorized access to
hack into
trespass on
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