incorrect acknowledgment

[ɪnˈkɑrɛkt ækˈnɑlɪdʒmənt]
nounpl: incorrect acknowledgments
reconhecimento incorreto
1. A false or inaccurate admission or recognition of something; an acknowledgment that contains errors or misrepresents the truth
The incorrect acknowledgment of the source led to plagiarism accusations.
O reconhecimento incorreto da fonte levou a acusações de plágio.
2. In legal or formal contexts, an admission that does not accurately reflect the facts or circumstances
The defendant's incorrect acknowledgment of guilt was later retracted.
O reconhecimento incorreto de culpa do réu foi posteriormente retratado.
3. A response or confirmation that fails to accurately recognize or validate something
The system sent an incorrect acknowledgment of receipt.
O sistema enviou um reconhecimento incorreto do recebimento.
In Brazilian legal and business contexts, 'reconhecimento incorreto' is commonly used in contracts, court proceedings, and official documentation. The term carries serious implications as it may affect legal liability or contractual obligations. In Portugal, the spelling differs ('incorrecto') following European Portuguese conventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
false admissionmistaken recognitioninaccurate confirmationerroneous acknowledgmentwrong admission
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct acknowledgmentaccurate recognitionproper admissiontruthful confirmation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecimento incorreto
Standard term used in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reconhecimento errado
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
reconhecimento equivocado
Formal business and legal usage
Portugal
reconhecimento incorrecto
Uses 'incorrecto' spelling; Portuguese variant

Related Words

acknowledgmentfalse admissionmisrecognitionerrorinaccuracyrectificationcorrection

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the record straight
correct the record
acknowledge the error
take back one's words
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