recognized document

[/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd ˈdɑkjəmənt/]
noun phrasepl: recognized documents
documento reconhecido
1. A document that has been officially acknowledged, verified, or accepted by a competent authority or institution
The university diploma is a recognized document for employment purposes.
O diploma universitário é um documento reconhecido para fins de emprego.
2. A document whose authenticity and legal validity have been officially confirmed
The contract became a recognized document after notarization.
O contrato tornou-se um documento reconhecido após a autenticação notarial.
3. A document accepted internationally or by multiple jurisdictions as valid and legitimate
A passport is a recognized document for international travel.
Um passaporte é um documento reconhecido para viagens internacionais.
In Brazil, the concept of 'documento reconhecido' is essential in legal transactions, requiring notarization through a 'tabelião' (notary public). In the USA, recognized documents are central to credentialing systems, immigration, and professional licensing. The term carries significant legal weight in both cultures and is often required for official processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authenticated documentverified documentofficial documentcertified documentlegitimate document
Antonyms / Antônimos
forged documentfraudulent documentunrecognized documentinvalid document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
documento reconhecido
Standard term used in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
documento reconhecido
Commonly used in business and corporate documentation
Rio de Janeiro
documento reconhecido
Used in official government and legal proceedings
Portugal
documento reconhecido
Similar usage in legal contexts; may also use 'documento autenticado'

Related Words

authenticationcertificationnotarizationverificationlegal document

Related Idioms & Phrases

recognized document of record
officially recognized document
duly recognized document
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