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unlicensed profession

[/ʌnˈlaɪsənst prəˈfɛʃən/]
nounpl: unlicensed professions
profissão não licenciada
1. An occupation or trade that is practiced without official legal authorization, certification, or regulatory permission from governing authorities
Working as an unlicensed profession in healthcare can result in serious legal consequences.
Exercer uma profissão não licenciada na área de saúde pode resultar em sérias consequências legais.
2. A skilled trade or service provided by someone who lacks the required credentials, permits, or licenses mandated by law
The contractor was fined for operating an unlicensed profession without proper permits.
O contratante foi multado por exercer uma profissão não licenciada sem as devidas autorizações.
Synonyms
illegal professionunauthorized professionunregulated practiceunlawful occupation
Antonyms
licensed professionregulated professionauthorized occupationcertified practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissão não licenciada
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
exercício ilegal da profissão
Legal emphasis on illegal practice
Portugal
profissão não registada
Portuguese uses 'registada' (registered) rather than licensed

Related Idioms & Phrases

practicing without a license
operating illegally
working under the table
unauthorized practice of a profession
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