unqualified services
[/ˌʌnˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
serviços não qualificados
1. Services provided by individuals or entities that lack the necessary credentials, skills, training, or professional qualifications required to perform the work competently
The contractor was charged with providing unqualified services when he attempted electrical work without proper licensing.
O contratante foi acusado de prestar serviços não qualificados quando tentou fazer trabalho elétrico sem licença apropriada.
2. Work or assistance that does not meet professional standards or legal requirements for a particular field or industry
Hiring unqualified services for medical procedures can result in serious health complications.
Contratar serviços não qualificados para procedimentos médicos pode resultar em complicações sérias de saúde.
3. In legal and accounting contexts, professional services rendered by practitioners who lack proper certifications or credentials
The audit firm was penalized for offering unqualified services in financial reporting.
A firma de auditoria foi penalizada por oferecer serviços não qualificados em relatórios financeiros.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unqualified services' is a serious legal and professional concern. In Brazil, regulations around professional services are enforced through professional councils (conselhos profissionais) for regulated fields like medicine, law, and engineering. In the USA, unqualified services often lead to litigation and licensing board investigations. This term carries negative connotations and is frequently used in consumer protection, legal disputes, and professional accountability discussions.
NYC Slang
hack job; botch work; amateur hour
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