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via irregular

[/ˈviːə ɪˈreɡjələr/]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias irregulares
via irregular
1. An unlawful or unofficial route, method, or channel used to accomplish something outside of proper legal or administrative procedures
The documents were obtained via irregular means.
Os documentos foram obtidos por via irregular.
2. In legal and administrative contexts, a method that does not follow standard protocols or regulations
The approval came via irregular procedures.
A aprovação veio por via irregular.
3. An informal or clandestine pathway for conducting business or transactions
He conducted his affairs via irregular channels.
Ele conduzia seus negócios por vias irregulares.
Synonyms
unlawful meansunofficial channelsimproper procedureclandestine route
Antonyms
via regularofficial channelsproper procedurelegitimate means

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via irregular
Standard usage in legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
via irregular
Standard usage, commonly used in formal administrative language

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the table
through the back door
under the radar
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