prescribed statement
[/prɪˈskraɪbd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: prescribed statements
declaração prescrita
1. A formal statement or declaration that is required by law, regulation, or official procedure to be made in a specific format or manner
The witness provided a prescribed statement to the court following the established legal procedures.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração prescrita ao tribunal seguindo os procedimentos legais estabelecidos.
2. A statement that must be given according to predetermined rules, standards, or requirements set by an authority or institution
The company issued a prescribed statement regarding the merger as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A empresa emitiu uma declaração prescrita sobre a fusão conforme exigido pela Comissão de Valores Mobiliários.
3. In legal contexts, a statement made in accordance with prescribed legal formalities or documentation requirements
The defendant made a prescribed statement acknowledging the charges during the arraignment.
O réu fez uma declaração prescrita reconhecendo as acusações durante o comparecimento.
This term is primarily used in legal, administrative, and corporate contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, prescribed statements are common in judicial procedures, corporate filings with CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários), and official government documentation. The concept reflects the formal, regulated nature of institutional communication and the importance placed on documentation standards in legal systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow prescribed statements
issue a prescribed statement
comply with prescribed statements
adhere to prescribed statements
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