active claim

[/ˈæktɪv kleɪm/]
nounpl: active claims
reclamação ativa
1. A legal or financial claim that is currently being pursued or enforced by a claimant, rather than being dormant or abandoned
The company has several active claims against its former suppliers for breach of contract.
A empresa tem várias reclamações ativas contra seus antigos fornecedores por violação de contrato.
2. In bankruptcy law, a claim filed by a creditor that is being actively pursued in court proceedings
The bankruptcy trustee reviewed all active claims filed during the insolvency period.
O síndico da falência analisou todas as reclamações ativas apresentadas durante o período de insolvência.
3. In insurance, a claim that has been submitted and is under active investigation or processing
The insurance company has 30 days to process all active claims.
A seguradora tem 30 dias para processar todas as reclamações ativas.
This term is primarily used in legal, financial, and insurance sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly used in commercial law and bankruptcy proceedings. The distinction between active and inactive claims is important in determining a creditor's rights and the timeline for legal action.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pending claimlive claimongoing claimvalid claim
Antonyms / Antônimos
inactive claimdormant claimabandoned claimexpired claim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reclamação ativa
Most common term used in legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
reclamação ativa
Standard legal terminology in commercial disputes
Rio de Janeiro
reclamação ativa
Used consistently in judicial proceedings
Portugal
reclamação ativa
Equivalent legal term, though 'ação ativa' may also be used in some contexts

Related Words

claim settlementclaimantlitigationcreditorlawsuitgrievance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to file an active claim
to pursue an active claim
to settle an active claim
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