definite coverage

[ˈdefənət ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: definite coverages
cobertura definitiva
1. Insurance or protection that is clearly specified, with no ambiguity about what is covered and what is not
The insurance policy provides definite coverage for fire and theft damages.
A apólice de seguro oferece cobertura definitiva para danos causados por incêndio e roubo.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, explicit and unambiguous protection or liability coverage
The contract ensures definite coverage of medical expenses for all employees.
O contrato garante cobertura definitiva das despesas médicas para todos os funcionários.
3. Complete and certain coverage without gaps or exclusions in a particular area
The network provides definite coverage in all urban areas.
A rede oferece cobertura definitiva em todas as áreas urbanas.
This term is predominantly used in insurance, finance, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly found in insurance policies and employment contracts, while in the US it's standard terminology in the insurance industry. The concept emphasizes clarity and certainty in contractual obligations, which is valued in both cultures for consumer protection and legal transparency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete coveragecomprehensive coveragefull coverageexplicit coverageclear coverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial coveragelimited coverageuncertain coverageambiguous coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura definitiva
Standard term used in insurance and legal documents
São Paulo
cobertura definitiva / cobertura integral
Both terms are commonly used in commercial and insurance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura definitiva
Standard usage in insurance sector
Portugal
cobertura definitiva / cobertura clara
Both terms used, with slight preference for 'cobertura clara' in some contexts

Related Words

insurance policycoverage gapexclusionliabilityclaimbeneficiary

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have definite coverage
to provide definite coverage
under definite coverage
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