unsanctioned operation
[ʌnˈsæŋkʃənd ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: unsanctioned operations
operação não autorizada
1. An action, activity, or mission conducted without official approval, authorization, or permission from the relevant authority
The intelligence agency conducted an unsanctioned operation in foreign territory without government approval.
A agência de inteligência realizou uma operação não autorizada em território estrangeiro sem aprovação do governo.
2. A covert or unofficial activity carried out by individuals or organizations that bypasses established protocols and procedures
The unsanctioned operation was discovered when federal agents found unauthorized surveillance equipment.
A operação não autorizada foi descoberta quando agentes federais encontraram equipamento de vigilância clandestino.
This term is frequently used in military, intelligence, law enforcement, and corporate contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In the USA, unsanctioned operations often carry legal implications and represent a serious breach of authority. In Brazil, the term is used similarly but may also refer to irregular business practices or unauthorized government activities. The phrase implies both secrecy and violation of proper channels.
NYC Slang
rogue op, off-the-books job, black op
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