official list

[/əˈfɪʃəl lɪst/]
nounpl: official lists
lista oficial
1. A formally authorized or sanctioned register or enumeration of items, names, or records that has legal or administrative validity
The official list of candidates was published by the election commission.
A lista oficial de candidatos foi publicada pela comissão eleitoral.
2. A register maintained by a government agency or authorized body containing approved or registered information
The company's name must appear on the official list of registered businesses.
O nome da empresa deve constar na lista oficial de empresas registradas.
3. A documented inventory of permitted or prohibited items, especially in legal or regulatory contexts
All controlled substances are recorded in the official list maintained by health authorities.
Todas as substâncias controladas estão registradas na lista oficial mantida pelas autoridades sanitárias.
In both Brazilian and American administrative contexts, 'official list' carries significant legal weight. In Brazil, being on an 'lista oficial' is crucial for business legitimacy and government services. The term is widely used in elections, business registration (CNPJ), and public sector procedures. In the USA, official lists are essential for compliance, licensing, and regulatory purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official registerformal listauthorized registersanctioned listofficial roster
Antonyms / Antônimos
unofficial listinformal listprivate listunapproved list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
lista oficial
Standard term used in government, business, and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lista oficial
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
lista oficial
Common in corporate and regulatory environments
Portugal
lista oficial
Identical usage; also sometimes 'listagem oficial' in more formal contexts

Related Words

registryregisterrosterinventorycatalogledger

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the official list - estar na lista oficial
make the official list - entrar na lista oficial
cross someone off the official list - remover alguém da lista oficial
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