original sections
[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ˈsɛkʃənz/]
noun phrase
seções originais
1. The initial or primary parts of a document, structure, or composition that have not been modified or altered from their original state
The original sections of the manuscript were preserved in the archive.
As seções originais do manuscrito foram preservadas no arquivo.
2. In legal or technical contexts, the fundamental divisions of a text that form the basis before amendments or additions
The contract's original sections remain binding despite the recent modifications.
As seções originais do contrato permanecem vinculantes apesar das modificações recentes.
3. In construction or architecture, the primary parts of a building or infrastructure as initially designed
The original sections of the bridge were inspected for structural integrity.
As seções originais da ponte foram inspecionadas quanto à integridade estrutural.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian legal, academic, and technical contexts when referring to foundational or unaltered parts of documents, contracts, or structures. In Portugal, the spelling 'secções' is preferred over the Brazilian 'seções'. The term is particularly important in legal and archival settings where authenticity and original state preservation are valued.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to square one with original sections
preserve the original sections intact
in the original sections of the agreement
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