1. A region, zone, or sector where records, written evidence, or official papers are absent, incomplete, or unavailable
The historical researchers found themselves in an area lacking documentation about the colonial period.
Os pesquisadores históricos encontraram-se numa área sem documentação sobre o período colonial.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a territory where property ownership, rights, or compliance records are not properly recorded
The slum was an area lacking documentation, making it difficult for residents to claim property rights.
A favela era uma área sem documentação, dificultando que os moradores reivindicassem direitos de propriedade.