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violate protocol

[ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl]
verb phrase
violar protocolo
1. To break or fail to follow established rules, procedures, or official guidelines in a formal or diplomatic context
The ambassador was criticized for violating protocol by speaking out of turn during the summit.
O embaixador foi criticado por violar protocolo ao falar fora de hora durante a cúpula.
2. To disregard formal procedures or etiquette in professional, medical, legal, or governmental settings
The doctor was sued for violating protocol by operating without proper authorization.
O médico foi processado por violar protocolo ao operar sem autorização adequada.
Synonyms
break protocolbreach protocoldisregard procedureignore guidelinesflout rules
Antonyms
follow protocoladhere to procedureobserve protocolcomply with guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violar protocolo
Standard usage across all Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions
Rio de Janeiro
violar protocolo
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
violar protocolo
No significant regional variation
Portugal
violar protocolo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the rules
step out of line
bend the rules
go against the grain
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