personal correspondence
[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns]
nounpl: personal correspondences
correspondência pessoal
1. Private letters, emails, or written communications exchanged between individuals
The historian discovered important personal correspondence between the two authors in the archive.
O historiador descobriu correspondência pessoal importante entre os dois autores no arquivo.
2. Private written exchanges that are not official or business-related
During the trial, the judge ruled that personal correspondence was confidential and could not be used as evidence.
Durante o julgamento, o juiz determinou que a correspondência pessoal era confidencial e não poderia ser usada como prova.
3. Intimate or private communications reflecting personal thoughts and feelings
Her personal correspondence reveals her deep concerns about family matters.
Sua correspondência pessoal revela suas preocupações profundas sobre assuntos familiares.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, personal correspondence is typically protected by privacy laws and cannot be accessed or used without consent. In Brazil, this protection extends to both physical letters and digital communications under data protection legislation. The term is often invoked in discussions of privacy rights and confidentiality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to keep personal correspondence private
breach of personal correspondence
personal correspondence is off-limits
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