falsified statement
[ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪd ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: falsified statements
declaração falsa
1. A statement, document, or claim that has been deliberately altered, forged, or misrepresented to deceive or mislead
The witness was charged with perjury for providing a falsified statement to the court.
A testemunha foi acusada de perjúrio por fornecer uma declaração falsa ao tribunal.
2. False or inaccurate information presented as true, especially in legal, financial, or official contexts
The company faced penalties for submitting falsified statements in their financial reports.
A empresa enfrentou multas por apresentar declarações falsas em seus relatórios financeiros.
3. A written or oral assertion that contradicts the truth or factual reality
His falsified statement about his qualifications led to his immediate dismissal.
Sua declaração falsa sobre suas qualificações levou à sua demissão imediata.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, falsified statements are taken very seriously and can result in criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment. In Brazil, the term 'declaração falsa' is primarily used in formal legal contexts, while in everyday speech, Brazilians use 'mentira' or 'falsa informação'. The concept is closely tied to notions of honesty and integrity in official proceedings and holds significant cultural weight in contractual and governmental affairs.
NYC Slang
a straight-up lie; bs (bullshit); cap
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed with a falsified statement
to retract a falsified statement
under penalty of perjury for a falsified statement
to face charges for falsified statements
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