personal notification

[/ˌpɜːrsənəl ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: personal notifications / notificações pessoais
notificação pessoal
1. A direct, individual notice or announcement delivered to a specific person, typically in writing, verbally, or electronically, informing them of important information or requiring their acknowledgment
The court issued a personal notification to the defendant regarding the hearing date.
O tribunal emitiu uma notificação pessoal ao réu sobre a data da audiência.
2. A formal communication method that ensures the recipient is individually informed and aware of important matters, often used in legal, administrative, or business contexts
Personal notification is required for all contract terminations.
A notificação pessoal é obrigatória para todos os términos de contrato.
3. An alert or message delivered directly to an individual through digital platforms, apps, or messaging services
You received a personal notification on your phone about the package delivery.
Você recebeu uma notificação pessoal no seu telefone sobre a entrega do pacote.
In Brazil, personal notification is a legally significant concept, particularly in judicial processes and labor law. It ensures that individuals cannot claim ignorance of important matters. Companies and government agencies often maintain records of personal notifications as proof of communication. In the digital age, electronic personal notifications are increasingly common but must still comply with legal requirements for delivery confirmation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct notificationindividual noticeformal noticeofficial notificationpersonal communication
Antonyms / Antônimos
general announcementmass notificationpublic noticebroadcast message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notificação pessoal
Standard term used in legal and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
notificação pessoal / aviso pessoal
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
notificação pessoal
Preferred in formal business and legal settings
Portugal
notificação pessoal
Same term used; sometimes 'comunicação pessoal' in less formal contexts

Related Words

notificationnoticesummonsannouncementalertdispatchcommunicationlegal notice

Related Idioms & Phrases

serve with personal notification
give personal notification
issue a personal notification
receipt of personal notification
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