false modification

[fɔːls ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: false modifications / modificações falsas
modificação falsa
1. An alteration or change to something that is deceptive, unauthorized, or not genuine; a modification made with intent to deceive or misrepresent
The document was rejected due to false modification of the signature.
O documento foi rejeitado devido à modificação falsa da assinatura.
2. In legal contexts, an unauthorized change made to a contract, record, or official document
The company faced charges for false modification of financial records.
A empresa enfrentou acusações por modificação falsa de registros financeiros.
3. In technical or software contexts, an improper alteration that does not reflect authentic changes or updates
The system detected false modification in the source code.
O sistema detectou modificação falsa no código-fonte.
This term is primarily used in legal, corporate, and technical sectors in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it carries significant weight in legal proceedings and financial audits. The concept is especially relevant in discussions of document authentication, digital security, and fraud prevention in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fraudulent alterationunauthorized changedeceptive modificationforgerytampering
Antonyms / Antônimos
authentic modificationgenuine changelegitimate alterationauthorized adjustment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação falsa
Standard term used in legal and technical contexts
São Paulo
modificação falsa / adulteração
May also use 'adulteração' in more formal legal settings
Rio de Janeiro
modificação falsa
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
modificação fraudulenta / falsificação
Portuguese may prefer 'fraudulenta' or 'falsificação' in legal contexts

Related Words

document fraudtamperingforgerymisrepresentationalterationfalsificationunauthorized accessintegrity violation

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught red-handed with false modification
signs of false modification
flagrant false modification
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