clerical errors

[/ˈklɛrɪkəl ˈɛrərz/]
nounpl: clerical errors
erros de digitação; erros administrativos; erros de escrita
1. Mistakes made by a clerk or administrative assistant, typically involving writing, typing, filing, or data entry
The invoice had several clerical errors that needed to be corrected before processing.
A fatura tinha vários erros de digitação que precisavam ser corrigidos antes do processamento.
2. Unintentional mistakes in the recording, transcription, or documentation of information
The contract was invalidated due to clerical errors in the names and dates.
O contrato foi invalidado devido a erros administrativos nos nomes e datas.
3. Minor technical errors in writing or documentation that do not affect the substance or intent of a document
The judge overlooked the clerical errors as they did not change the legal meaning of the document.
O juiz ignorou os erros de escrita, pois não alteravam o significado jurídico do documento.
In both Brazilian and American business and legal contexts, 'clerical errors' are commonly recognized as minor, correctable mistakes that do not invalidate documents or contracts. Brazilian legal and administrative institutions often have specific protocols for correcting such errors, while in the USA, courts frequently distinguish between clerical errors and substantive errors when determining document validity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
typing errorsadministrative errorstranscription errorsdata entry errorswriting mistakesdocumentation errors
Antonyms / Antônimos
accuracycorrectnessprecision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erros de digitação; erros administrativos
Most common usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
erros de escrita; erros de arquivo
Slightly more formal, common in government offices
São Paulo
erros administrativos; erros de processamento
Used frequently in corporate and banking environments
Portugal
erros administrativos; erros de escritório
Similar usage but with emphasis on office-related context

Related Words

clerkadministrativedocumentationtypographical errormistakecorrectionfiling

Related Idioms & Phrases

clerical error clause
subject to clerical error correction
mere clerical error doctrine
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