prevent alteration
[prɪˈvent ɔːltəˈreɪʃən]
verb phrase
prevenir alteração
1. to stop or hinder any change or modification from occurring
The seal on the document was designed to prevent alteration of its contents.
O lacre no documento foi projetado para prevenir alteração de seu conteúdo.
2. to maintain the original state or condition of something by taking protective measures
Security measures were implemented to prevent alteration of the database records.
Medidas de segurança foram implementadas para prevenir alteração dos registros do banco de dados.
3. in legal and official contexts, to protect documents or records from being tampered with or modified
The contract included clauses to prevent alteration by either party.
O contrato incluía cláusulas para prevenir alteração por qualquer uma das partes.
This phrase is particularly important in Brazilian and American legal, financial, and technological contexts. In Brazil, preventing alteration of official documents is a serious legal matter, often enforced through digital signatures and notarization (cartório). In the USA, document integrity is crucial in contracts, medical records, and digital security protocols.
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