approved document
[əˈpruːvd ˈdɒkjʊmənt]
nounpl: approved documents
documento aprovado
1. An official document that has been formally authorized, validated, or endorsed by a competent authority, government agency, or organizational body
The approved document for building construction must comply with all local building codes.
O documento aprovado para construção deve estar em conformidade com todos os códigos de construção local.
2. In UK building regulations, technical guidance documents that specify standards for compliance with Building Regulations
Approved Document A provides guidance on structure and safety in building design.
O Documento Aprovado A fornece orientação sobre estrutura e segurança no design de edifícios.
3. Any legal or administrative document that has received formal approval and is considered valid for official purposes
Submit only approved documents for the visa application process.
Envie apenas documentos aprovados para o processo de solicitação de visto.
The term is particularly significant in UK and Commonwealth building and construction industries, where 'Approved Documents' are official technical guidance publications that explain how to meet Building Regulations requirements. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is used more broadly in legal, administrative, and governmental contexts to denote any formally authorized documentation.
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