real alteration
[/riːəl ɔːltəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: real alterations
alteração real
1. A substantive or genuine change in the nature, character, or substance of something, as opposed to a superficial or apparent change
The new law represents a real alteration in how the company must operate.
A nova lei representa uma alteração real em como a empresa deve operar.
2. In legal contexts, a modification of a document or agreement that changes its essential terms or meaning
The court found that the contract had undergone a real alteration without consent.
O tribunal constatou que o contrato sofreu uma alteração real sem consentimento.
3. A significant or material change in condition, form, or quality
There has been a real alteration in her health since starting the treatment.
Houve uma alteração real em sua saúde desde que começou o tratamento.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal documentation, contracts, and formal business communications. The distinction between 'real alteration' and mere superficial change is important in Portuguese legal terminology, particularly in contract law and administrative proceedings.
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