contradictory documents
[kɑːn.trə.dɪk.tər.i ˈdɑːk.jə.mənts]
noun phrasepl: contradictory documents (plural form)
documentos contraditórios
1. Official or written records that contain conflicting, inconsistent, or mutually exclusive information, statements, or claims
The contradictory documents submitted by the two parties made it difficult for the judge to reach a verdict.
Os documentos contraditórios apresentados pelas duas partes tornaram difícil para o juiz chegar a um veredito.
2. Legal or administrative papers that present opposing facts, dates, signatures, or terms that cannot both be true
The immigration office rejected the application due to contradictory documents regarding the applicant's previous addresses.
O órgão de imigração rejeitou a solicitação devido aos documentos contraditórios sobre os endereços anteriores do candidato.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, contradictory documents are a significant concern in litigation, immigration cases, and fraud investigations. In Brazil, such inconsistencies can result in the rejection of official requests and require clarification from the Cartório (notary office). In the USA, contradictory documents may trigger investigations by agencies like the FBI or IRS and are frequently cited in court proceedings.
NYC Slang
mixed signals in paperwork, docs that don't add up
Related Idioms & Phrases
paper trail that doesn't match
conflicting evidence on record
documents at odds with one another
inconsistencies in the paperwork
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