documento legal
[do-ku-MEN-tu le-GAL]
nounmasculinepl: documentos legais
legal document
1. An official written instrument that has legal force and effect, serving as evidence or proof in legal matters
The contract is a legal document that binds both parties to the agreement.
O contrato é um documento legal que vincula ambas as partes ao acordo.
2. Any official paper or record recognized by law and government authorities as valid proof
You must present a legal document to prove your identity at the border.
Você deve apresentar um documento legal para provar sua identidade na fronteira.
3. Written evidence of rights, obligations, or transactions that can be used in court
The will is an important legal document that outlines the distribution of assets.
O testamento é um documento legal importante que descreve a distribuição dos bens.
In Brazil, legal documents are heavily regulated by the government and often require notarization (reconhecimento de firma) to be valid. The concept is central to Brazilian bureaucracy, where proper documentation is essential for all official transactions. Americans often encounter this term when dealing with contracts, wills, or immigration papers, reflecting the importance of written evidence in common law systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter força de documento legal
reconhecido como documento legal
validar um documento legal
lavrar um documento legal
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