filing error

[/ˈfaɪlɪŋ ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: filing errors
erro de arquivamento
1. A mistake made when organizing, storing, or submitting documents or records in a filing system or with an official authority
The filing error caused the application to be rejected by the court.
O erro de arquivamento fez com que a petição fosse rejeitada pelo tribunal.
2. An administrative mistake in the proper classification or placement of documents within a file system
Due to a filing error, the contract was placed in the wrong folder.
Por causa de um erro de arquivamento, o contrato foi colocado na pasta errada.
3. An error in completing or submitting official paperwork or documentation to government or institutional bodies
The tax filing error resulted in an audit by the IRS.
O erro no arquivamento fiscal resultou em uma auditoria da Receita Federal.
In Brazil, filing errors can have significant legal consequences, particularly in tax matters (imposto de renda) and judicial proceedings. The term is commonly used in corporate environments and government agencies. In the USA, filing errors are especially critical in tax returns and legal documents, often triggering official reviews or penalties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
filing mistakearchival errordocumentation errorrecords errorclerical error
Antonyms / Antônimos
proper filingcorrect filingaccurate documentation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de arquivamento
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
erro no arquivo
Common colloquial variation in administrative settings
São Paulo
erro de protocolo
Often used specifically for official documentation submission errors
Portugal
erro de ficheiro
Portuguese variant using 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'

Related Words

file managementdocument organizationrecord keepingadministrative errorclerical mistakesubmission error

Related Idioms & Phrases

file it away incorrectly
lose in the files
administrative mix-up
paperwork snafu
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