administrative errors

[/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈɛrərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
erros administrativos
1. Mistakes or inaccuracies made in the management, processing, or handling of administrative tasks, documentation, or procedures
The delay in processing the application was due to administrative errors in the filing system.
O atraso no processamento da solicitação foi devido a erros administrativos no sistema de arquivamento.
2. Unintentional mistakes in official records, forms, or clerical work that do not affect the substantive validity of a decision
The court corrected the administrative errors in the contract before finalizing the agreement.
O tribunal corrigiu os erros administrativos no contrato antes de finalizar o acordo.
3. Procedural mistakes in handling official documents or bureaucratic processes
Several administrative errors were found during the audit of the government department.
Vários erros administrativos foram encontrados durante a auditoria do departamento governamental.
In Brazil, administrative errors in government and corporate contexts are commonly discussed in formal settings. The phrase is frequently used in legal documents, audits, and business correspondence. In the USA, 'administrative errors' often trigger correction procedures and can affect legal validity, whereas in Brazil similar errors may require formal amendments through administrative channels.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clerical errorsprocedural errorsbureaucratic mistakesfiling errorsdocumentation errorsoperational errors
Antonyms / Antônimos
administrative accuracyprocedural complianceflawless execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erros administrativos
Standard usage in business and government contexts
Rio de Janeiro
erros administrativos / erros de gestão
May also use 'erros de gestão' in colloquial business speech
São Paulo
erros administrativos
Formal usage predominant in corporate and legal documents
Portugal
erros administrativos / erros de procedimento
May use 'erros de procedimento' for procedural emphasis

Related Words

administrative proceduresdocumentationclerical workbureaucracycomplianceauditcorrective action

Related Idioms & Phrases

correct administrative errors
administrative error correction process
subject to administrative errors
minimize administrative errors
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