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.
NYC Slang
iffy coverage
Synonyms / Sinônimos
questionable coverageuncertain coverageambiguous coveragedisputed coverageunclear coverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear coveragedefinite coveragecertain coverageassured coverageconfirmed coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura duvidosa
Most common term used in legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
cobertura questionável
Alternative used in corporate and insurance sectors
Portugal
cobertura incerta
Preferred in European Portuguese legal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura duvidosa
Same as general Brazilian usage

Related Words

insurance policyclaim denialpolicy exclusionscoverage limitscontingent liabilitybad debt provision

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a gray area
up in the air
between the devil and the deep blue sea
caught between a rock and a hard place
no clear answer
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