kept document

[kɛpt ˈdɒkjəmənt]
nounpl: kept documents
documento guardado
1. A document that has been retained, preserved, or stored for future reference, legal purposes, or record-keeping
The kept documents from the company's archives proved essential in the lawsuit.
Os documentos guardados do arquivo da empresa foram essenciais no processo judicial.
2. A written or printed record that is maintained in one's possession or custody
Please ensure all kept documents are properly filed and organized.
Certifique-se de que todos os documentos guardados estejam adequadamente arquivados e organizados.
In Brazil, proper document retention is legally mandated for businesses and government institutions. The phrase 'documento guardado' reflects the importance of record-keeping in formal and administrative contexts, where documentation serves as legal proof and organizational evidence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
retained documentpreserved documentstored documentarchived documentmaintained document
Antonyms / Antônimos
destroyed documentdiscarded documentlost document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento guardado
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
documento guardado
Common usage in formal documentation
São Paulo
documento guardado
Preferred in corporate and administrative settings
Portugal
documento conservado
European Portuguese alternative

Related Words

recordarchivefilestoragedocumentationretention

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep documents on file
kept for the record
maintained in archives
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