invalid document

[ɪnˈvælɪd ˈdɑːkjəmənt]
noun phrasepl: invalid documents
documento inválido
1. A document that is not legally or officially acceptable because it does not meet required standards, is expired, forged, or lacks proper authorization
The passport was considered an invalid document because it had expired two years ago.
O passaporte foi considerado um documento inválido porque havia expirado dois anos atrás.
2. In computing, a file or data structure that does not conform to the required format or schema
The system rejected the invalid document due to missing required fields.
O sistema rejeitou o documento inválido por falta de campos obrigatórios.
3. Any written record that lacks proper signatures, notarization, or official approval
Without the manager's signature, this is an invalid document for legal purposes.
Sem a assinatura do gerente, este é um documento inválido para fins legais.
In Brazil, document validity is extremely important for administrative and legal procedures. The term 'documento inválido' is frequently encountered in bureaucratic contexts. Americans often use this term in both legal and tech contexts, while it's more commonly associated with legal/administrative matters in Brazil. In Portugal, the concept is similar but may be expressed with slightly different emphasis on formal validity.
NYC Slang
bum document / sketchy doc
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective documentunauthorized documentrejected documentforged documentexpired document
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid documentauthenticated documentofficial documentcertified documentlegitimate document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento inválido
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
documento inválido / doc inválido (colloquial)
abbreviated form 'doc' commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
documento inválido
formal term used in business and administrative settings
Portugal
documento inválido
same term used; may also say 'documento não válido' for emphasis

Related Words

forgerydocument verificationauthenticitylegal documentcertificationauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth the paper it's printed on
no good in a court of law
documento que não presta
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