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unregulated occupation

[/ˌʌnˈreɡjuleɪtɪd ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃən/]
nounpl: unregulated occupations
profissão não regulamentada
1. A profession or trade that is not subject to government licensing, professional standards, or legal requirements for practice
Freelance writing is often considered an unregulated occupation in many countries.
A redação freelance é frequentemente considerada uma profissão não regulamentada em muitos países.
2. Work or employment that operates without formal oversight, certification requirements, or regulatory compliance
Many unregulated occupations in the informal economy lack worker protections.
Muitas profissões não regulamentadas na economia informal carecem de proteção dos trabalhadores.
NYC Slang
under-the-table job; gig work (informal modern usage)
Synonyms
unlicensed professionunregistered occupationinformal workuncertified trade
Antonyms
regulated occupationlicensed professioncertified traderegulated profession

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissão não regulamentada / ocupação informal
Commonly used in labor law and employment contexts
São Paulo
profissão não regulada
More concise variant in business contexts
Portugal
profissão não regulada / ocupação não regulamentada
Used in employment law and regulatory discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in the gray area
informal economy
off-the-books work
without a license
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