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unregistered foundation

[/ˌʌnˈredʒɪstərd faʊnˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: unregistered foundations
fundação não registrada
1. A charitable or philanthropic organization that has not been officially registered with government authorities or regulatory bodies
The unregistered foundation was operating without proper legal documentation.
A fundação não registrada estava operando sem documentação legal apropriada.
2. An organization established to provide aid or support that lacks official recognition or legal status
Many unregistered foundations in developing countries struggle to gain legitimacy.
Muitas fundações não registradas em países em desenvolvimento lutam para ganhar legitimidade.
Synonyms
informal foundationunincorporated foundationunlicensed foundationnon-registered charity
Antonyms
registered foundationincorporated foundationlicensed foundationofficially recognized foundation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundação não registrada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fundação sem registro oficial
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
fundação não inscrita
Portuguese variant using 'inscrita' instead of 'registrada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

operating in the shadows
flying under the radar
lack of official standing
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