documented instruction
[/ˈdɑːkjuˌmɛntɪd ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: documented instructions
instrução documentada
1. A written or recorded directive that has been formally recorded, verified, and maintained as evidence, typically used in professional, legal, or technical contexts
The documented instruction clearly outlined the safety procedures that all employees must follow.
A instrução documentada descrevia claramente os procedimentos de segurança que todos os funcionários devem seguir.
2. A step-by-step guide or command that is recorded in official documentation for reference and compliance purposes
The IT department provided a documented instruction for setting up the new software system.
O departamento de TI forneceu uma instrução documentada para configurar o novo sistema de software.
3. In legal or regulatory contexts, an official order or directive that has been formally put into written record
The court issued a documented instruction requiring compliance within thirty days.
O tribunal emitiu uma instrução documentada exigindo conformidade dentro de trinta dias.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian corporate culture, where regulatory compliance and formal documentation are essential in both public and private sectors. In the USA, 'documented instruction' is commonly used in legal, healthcare, and safety-critical industries. Both cultures emphasize the importance of creating and maintaining clear written records for liability and compliance purposes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow documented instructions
issue a documented instruction
in accordance with documented instructions
per the documented instruction
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