denial of document
[/dɪˈnaɪəl əv ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
noun phrasepl: denials of document
negação de documento
1. A legal defense or assertion in which a party disputes the authenticity, validity, or existence of a document presented as evidence
The defendant filed a denial of document regarding the allegedly forged contract.
O réu apresentou uma negação de documento com relação ao contrato alegadamente falsificado.
2. In civil litigation, a pleading that contests the document's genuineness or relevance
The denial of document was grounds for requesting a forensic examination.
A negação de documento foi motivo para solicitar um exame forense.
This is primarily a legal and procedural term used in both American and Brazilian court systems. In Brazil, it's part of the civil procedure code (Código de Processo Civil) and is commonly invoked in commercial, family, and administrative disputes. In the USA, it's essential in litigation procedures for testing the admissibility of evidence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to challenge a document's authenticity
to dispute the validity of evidence
to file a document objection
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