documento insuficiente
[do-ku-MEN-tu in-su-fi-SEN-te]
noun phrasemasculinepl: documentos insuficientes
insufficient document
1. A document that lacks the necessary information, authenticity, or legal requirements to fulfill a specific purpose or satisfy regulatory standards
The passport was rejected at the border because it was considered an insufficient document.
O passaporte foi rejeitado na fronteira porque foi considerado um documento insuficiente.
2. Documentation that does not meet the minimum standards or completeness required by an institution, government agency, or organization
The loan application was denied due to insufficient documents supporting the income claim.
A solicitação do empréstimo foi negada devido a documentos insuficientes para comprovar a renda.
3. Paperwork that is incomplete, expired, or missing required signatures and official seals
The contract was declared insufficient because it lacked the notary's stamp.
O contrato foi declarado insuficiente porque faltava o carimbo do tabelião.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian bureaucratic and legal contexts, particularly in banking, government agencies, immigration, and notary offices. It reflects the document-heavy nature of Brazilian administrative procedures, where proper documentation is essential for nearly all official transactions. The phrase is often encountered in rejection letters and official correspondence.
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