approved payment

[əˈpruːvd ˈpeɪmənt]
nounpl: approved payments
pagamento aprovado
1. A payment that has been authorized or confirmed by the appropriate authority, financial institution, or person with decision-making power
The approved payment was processed within 24 hours of submission.
O pagamento aprovado foi processado dentro de 24 horas após a submissão.
2. In accounting and finance, a monetary transaction that has passed all required checks and verification procedures
All approved payments must be recorded in the company's financial statements.
Todos os pagamentos aprovados devem ser registrados nas demonstrações financeiras da empresa.
3. A payment that meets compliance requirements and has received formal authorization
The invoice became an approved payment after the manager's signature.
A fatura tornou-se um pagamento aprovado após a assinatura do gerente.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'approved payment' is a critical term in financial operations. In Brazil, the approval process often involves multiple signatures (assinaturas) depending on the amount. In the USA, companies typically use automated approval workflows (approval workflows) tied to budget codes and purchase orders. The term reflects the increasing formalization of financial controls in corporate environments across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized paymentcleared paymentverified paymentconfirmed paymentvalidated payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
denied paymentrejected paymentpending paymentdeclined paymentunapproved payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento aprovado
Standard term used in financial and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
pagamento liberado
Common alternative in business environments, emphasizing the 'released' aspect
Rio de Janeiro
pagamento confirmado
Often used interchangeably in financial institutions
Portugal
pagamento autorizado
Preferred term in Portuguese financial regulations and banking systems

Related Words

payment authorizationpayment processingpayment verificationinvoice approvalfinancial clearancepayment confirmationdisbursement

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light for a payment
sign off on a payment
give the nod to a payment
rubber-stamp a payment
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