approved representative
[/əˈpruːvd ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/]
nounpl: approved representatives
representante aprovado
1. A person who has been officially authorized or validated by a company, organization, or regulatory body to act on their behalf in business, legal, or administrative matters
The approved representative signed the contract on behalf of the corporation.
O representante aprovado assinou o contrato em nome da corporação.
2. In customs and international trade, a person designated to handle import/export documentation and clearance
The customs broker is the approved representative for all shipments entering the country.
O despachante aduaneiro é o representante aprovado para todos os envios que entram no país.
3. An individual certified to represent clients in insurance, aviation, or regulatory compliance matters
As an approved representative, she is authorized to negotiate insurance policies.
Como representante aprovada, ela está autorizada a negociar apólices de seguro.
In Brazil, the term 'representante aprovado' is commonly used in legal, customs, insurance, and aviation contexts. Companies must formally designate approved representatives in official documentation. In the USA, this term is prevalent in international trade, insurance regulation, and corporate law. The approval process typically involves vetting, certification, or registration with relevant regulatory bodies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
acting in an official capacity
duly authorized representative
approved and certified representative
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