doubtful coverage
[ˈdaʊtfəl ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: doubtful coverages
cobertura duvidosa
1. Insurance or protective coverage that is uncertain, questionable, or unlikely to apply to a specific claim or situation
The policy had doubtful coverage for flood damage since the fine print excluded water damage from heavy rainfall.
A apólice tinha cobertura duvidosa para danos causados por enchente, pois a letra miúda excluía danos causados por chuva forte.
2. In accounting or finance, a reserve or provision for accounts receivable that may not be collected
The company set aside funds for doubtful coverage of outstanding invoices from the bankrupt client.
A empresa reservou fundos para cobertura duvidosa das faturas pendentes do cliente falido.
3. News or media coverage that is uncertain in accuracy or reliability
The journalist criticized the doubtful coverage of the event by competing news outlets.
O jornalista criticou a cobertura duvidosa do evento por parte de outros meios de comunicação.
In Brazilian insurance and financial contexts, 'cobertura duvidosa' is a technical term frequently used in corporate accounting and legal disputes. In the USA, the term is common in insurance litigation and financial reporting. The phrase often appears in policy disputes and audit reports, reflecting consumer concerns about insurance company practices.
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