false representations

[/fɔːls ˌreprɪˈzenˈteɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: false representations
representações falsas
1. Statements, descriptions, or depictions that are intentionally or unintentionally inaccurate or misleading
The company was accused of false representations in their advertising campaign.
A empresa foi acusada de representações falsas em sua campanha publicitária.
2. In legal context, fraudulent claims or misstatements made to induce someone into a contract or transaction
The court found that false representations were made during the sale of the property.
O tribunal constatou que representações falsas foram feitas durante a venda do imóvel.
3. Inaccurate portrayals or depictions in media, art, or discourse
The documentary challenged false representations of historical events.
O documentário desafiou representações falsas de eventos históricos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, false representations are taken seriously and can result in civil or criminal liability. In business contexts, false representations in advertising can trigger consumer protection regulations and class-action lawsuits. The term is particularly prominent in real estate, insurance, and consumer protection law.
NYC Slang
straight-up lies / cap / BS
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misrepresentationsfalse statementsfalsehoodsdistortionsuntruthsdeceptionsfraudulent claims
Antonyms / Antônimos
accurate representationstruthful statementshonest depictionsfactual accounts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
representações falsas
Standard legal and commercial terminology
São Paulo
representações falsas / falsas afirmações
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
representações falsas / mentiras enganosas
More colloquial usage alongside formal term
Portugal
representações falsas / falsas representações
Similar legal usage; may use 'enganosas' for deceptive

Related Words

frauddeceptionmisstatementdistortionfalsificationfabricationperjurybreach of contract

Related Idioms & Phrases

false representation of facts
under false pretenses
misrepresent oneself
paint a false picture
spin a yarn
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