concealed alteration
[kənˈsiːld ɔːltəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: concealed alterations
alteração oculta
1. A hidden or undisclosed modification made to a document, object, or property with intent to deceive or defraud
The investigation revealed a concealed alteration in the contract's payment terms.
A investigação revelou uma alteração oculta nos termos de pagamento do contrato.
2. In forensic document examination, changes made to a document that are not immediately visible or readily apparent
Forensic experts detected a concealed alteration in the signature using ultraviolet light.
Peritos forenses detectaram uma alteração oculta na assinatura usando luz ultravioleta.
3. Fraudulent modification of property, documents, or records intended to misrepresent its original condition or value
The seller faced charges for concealed alteration of the vehicle's odometer.
O vendedor enfrentou acusações por alteração oculta do hodômetro do veículo.
This term is primarily used in legal, forensic, and commercial fraud contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract disputes and property transactions. In the USA, it is commonly associated with document fraud investigations and automotive fraud cases. The term carries serious legal implications and is often used in criminal proceedings.
NYC Slang
cooking the books (in accounting context), doctoring (for documents)
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