declassified document
[/ˌdiːˈklæsɪfaɪd ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: declassified documents / documentos desclassificados
documento desclassificado
1. An official document that was previously classified or secret but has been released to the public by government authority, no longer restricted from public access
The declassified documents revealed the government's involvement in the covert operation.
Os documentos desclassificados revelaram o envolvimento do governo na operação encoberta.
2. A record or file that has had its security classification removed through an official process, making it available for public or restricted distribution
Researchers studied the declassified documents to understand Cold War history.
Os pesquisadores estudaram os documentos desclassificados para compreender a história da Guerra Fria.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, declassified documents are significant for historical research, investigative journalism, and government accountability. In the USA, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) governs the declassification process. In Brazil, the Lei de Acesso à Informação (Law of Access to Information) serves a similar purpose. These documents often spark public interest and debate about government transparency and historical truth.
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