documented reason
[ˈdɑːkjuˌmentɪd ˈriːzən]
noun phrasepl: documented reasons
motivo documentado
1. A justification or cause that is supported by written evidence, records, or official documentation
The company denied his application for a documented reason: his criminal background.
A empresa negou sua candidatura por um motivo documentado: seu histórico criminal.
2. An officially recorded or verified explanation for an action, decision, or absence
She provided a documented reason for her absence from the meeting.
Ela forneceu um motivo documentado para sua ausência da reunião.
3. Evidence-based justification used in legal, administrative, or formal contexts
The employee was terminated for documented reasons outlined in the personnel file.
O funcionário foi demitido por motivos documentados descritos no arquivo de pessoal.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American formal contexts such as human resources, legal proceedings, and administrative decisions. In Brazil, it carries particular weight in labor law contexts where employers must provide 'motivos documentados' for disciplinary actions or terminations. The emphasis on documentation reflects the importance of written proof in formal institutional procedures across both cultures.
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