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ato definido

[ˈa.tu defiˈni.du]
nounmasculinepl: atos definidos
defined act; specific act
1. A concrete, specific, or clearly delineated action or deed with established boundaries and purpose
The contract requires a defined act to be completed by the end of the month.
O contrato exige um ato definido a ser completado até o final do mês.
2. In legal contexts, an action that has explicit terms, conditions, or legal specifications
The notary certified the defined act of property transfer.
O tabelião certificou o ato definido de transferência de propriedade.
3. A deliberate and intentional action (as opposed to accidental or vague behavior)
His ato definido showed clear intent and understanding.
Seu ato definido demonstrou intenção clara e compreensão.
Synonyms
ato específicoato concretoato determinadoação definida
Antonyms
ato indefinidoato vagoato indeterminadoato acidental

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato definido
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
ato definido
Common in legal terminology and formal documentation
São Paulo
ato definido
Widely used in business and legal sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

um ato definido de vontade (a defined act of will)
ato definido e consciente (a deliberate and conscious act)
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