documented cases

[ˈdɑːk.jə.men.təd ˈkeɪ.sɪz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
casos documentados
1. instances or examples of something that have been officially recorded, verified, and supported by written evidence or documentation
There are several documented cases of this disease appearing in the medical literature.
Existem vários casos documentados desta doença na literatura médica.
2. proven occurrences of an event or phenomenon that have been formally recorded by authorities or experts
The police reported documented cases of fraud in the company's financial records.
A polícia relatou casos documentados de fraude nos registros financeiros da empresa.
3. legal or official records of specific incidents that serve as evidence or precedent
Documented cases of workplace harassment led to new company policies.
Casos documentados de assédio no trabalho levaram a novas políticas da empresa.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, legal, medical, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it carries significant weight in legal proceedings and medical practice, reflecting the importance of written documentation in formal institutions. In American English, it's frequently used in healthcare, law enforcement, and litigation to distinguish verified facts from speculation or hearsay.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recorded casesverified instancesconfirmed examplesofficial recordssubstantiated occurrences
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented casesunverified claimsanecdotal evidenceunrecorded incidents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casos documentados
standard usage in legal, medical, and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
casos documentados
same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
casos documentados
common in business and legal documentation
Portugal
casos documentados
identical usage; formal and standard in European Portuguese

Related Words

documentationevidencerecordsprecedentcase studyverificationattestationarchive

Related Idioms & Phrases

a matter of record
on the record
in black and white
paper trail
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