retained document
[/rɪˈteɪnd ˈdɒkjumənt/]
nounpl: retained documents
documento retido
1. A document that is kept or held by a person, organization, or institution for safekeeping, legal purposes, or future reference
The lawyer filed the retained document as evidence in the court case.
O advogado arquivou o documento retido como prova no caso judicial.
2. In legal and business contexts, a document that remains in the possession of one party rather than being released or transferred to another
The company maintained a retained document policy requiring all contracts to be stored in the secure archive.
A empresa mantinha uma política de documentos retidos exigindo que todos os contratos fossem armazenados no arquivo seguro.
3. A document withheld from release or disclosure, often for confidentiality, security, or legal reasons
Due to privacy concerns, the retained document was not shared with the public.
Devido a preocupações de privacidade, o documento retido não foi compartilhado com o público.
In Brazil and Portugal, document retention is a critical aspect of corporate governance and legal compliance. Brazilian companies are required by law to maintain retained documents for specific periods depending on the document type, particularly for tax, labor, and commercial purposes. The concept is essential in both business culture and legal proceedings.
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