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legal documents

[ˈliːɡəl ˈdɒkjʊmənts]
nounpl: legal documents
documentos legais
1. Official written papers that are recognized by law and serve as proof or evidence of legal rights, obligations, or transactions
The lawyer reviewed all legal documents before the court hearing.
O advogado revisou todos os documentos legais antes da audiência do tribunal.
2. Papers such as contracts, wills, deeds, or certificates that have legal validity and binding force
You need to keep your legal documents in a safe place.
Você precisa guardar seus documentos legais em um local seguro.
Synonyms
legal papersofficial documentsjuridical documentscontractsdeeds
Antonyms
informal documentspersonal notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documentos legais
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
documentos jurídicos
Also widely used in legal contexts
Portugal
documentos legais
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
documentação legal
Alternative form used for collective reference

Related Idioms & Phrases

in writing
put it in writing
paper trail
the fine print
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