withdraw credentials
[wɪðˈdrɔː ˈkredənʃəlz]
verb phrase
revogar credenciais
1. To officially remove or cancel the authorization, qualifications, or documents that allow a person to practice a profession or hold a position
The medical board decided to withdraw credentials from the doctor after the malpractice investigation.
O conselho médico decidiu revogar as credenciais do médico após a investigação de negligência profissional.
2. To cancel or revoke access permissions, certificates, or official approval documents
The government threatened to withdraw credentials from any journalist who violated the code of conduct.
O governo ameaçou revogar as credenciais de qualquer jornalista que violasse o código de conduta.
3. In digital contexts, to remove or invalidate authentication credentials or access tokens
The IT department will withdraw credentials for all inactive accounts.
O departamento de TI revogará as credenciais de todas as contas inativas.
This term is commonly used in professional and legal contexts in both Brazilian and American English, particularly in regulated professions such as medicine, law, journalism, and education. In Brazil, the concept is closely tied to professional councils (conselhos profissionais) that have authority to withdraw credentials. In the US, this action typically involves state licensing boards and professional organizations. The term has become increasingly relevant in digital security contexts.
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