unlicensed entity
[/ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈɛntɪti/]
nounpl: unlicensed entities
entidade não licenciada
1. An organization, business, or individual operating without proper legal authorization or official permission from regulatory authorities
The unlicensed entity was shut down by federal regulators for operating without proper credentials.
A entidade não licenciada foi fechada pelos órgãos reguladores federais por operar sem as credenciais apropriadas.
2. In finance and legal contexts, a company or person providing regulated services without holding required licenses
Investing with an unlicensed entity puts your money at significant risk.
Investir com uma entidade não licenciada coloca seu dinheiro em risco significativo.
In Brazil, the term 'entidade não licenciada' is commonly used by financial regulators (CVM, BCB) and legal authorities to warn consumers about fraudulent investment schemes and unauthorized financial services. In the USA, regulators like the SEC and FINRA actively prosecute unlicensed entities. The term carries significant legal weight in both jurisdictions and is frequently encountered in consumer protection warnings and regulatory notices.
NYC Slang
fly-by-night operation
Related Idioms & Phrases
operating under the radar
without proper documentation
in violation of regulations
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