concealed properties
[kənˈsiːld ˈprɒpərtiz]
nounpl: concealed properties
propriedades encobertas
1. Real estate or assets that are hidden, not disclosed, or kept secret from authorities, creditors, or other parties
The investigation revealed that the businessman had concealed properties in offshore accounts.
A investigação revelou que o empresário tinha propriedades encobertas em contas no exterior.
2. In legal/financial contexts, assets deliberately withheld from disclosure during divorce proceedings, bankruptcy, or tax assessments
During the divorce settlement, the judge ordered an audit to uncover any concealed properties.
Durante o acordo de divórcio, o juiz ordenou uma auditoria para descobrir propriedades encobertas.
3. Physical characteristics or qualities of a property that are intentionally hidden or obscured from potential buyers
The real estate agent failed to disclose the concealed properties of the building, such as structural damage.
O agente imobiliário não divulgou as propriedades encobertas do edifício, como danos estruturais.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian legal and financial discourse, especially in cases involving tax evasion, money laundering, and divorce proceedings. In the USA, similar concepts are frequently discussed in bankruptcy and forensic accounting contexts. The phrase carries negative connotations and is associated with illegal or unethical financial practices.
NYC Slang
hidden stash, off-the-books property
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping something under wraps
sweeping something under the rug
hiding assets
playing shell games with property
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