signed paper

[/ˈsaɪnd ˈpeɪpər/]
nounpl: signed papers
🇧🇷 documento assinado
1. A piece of paper or document that has been signed by one or more persons, typically to indicate agreement, authorization, or authenticity
The contract was a signed paper that legally bound both parties to the agreement.
O contrato era um documento assinado que legalmente obrigava ambas as partes ao acordo.
2. Official written documentation bearing a person's signature as proof of identity or consent
She presented a signed paper from her employer confirming her employment status.
Ela apresentou um documento assinado de seu empregador confirmando seu status de emprego.
3. A written record or certificate authenticated by signature
The visa application required several signed papers from official sources.
O pedido de visto exigia vários documentos assinados de fontes oficiais.
💡 In both Brazilian and American contexts, signed papers are legally significant documents that carry weight in official and commercial transactions. In Brazil, 'documento assinado' is essential for legal validity in contracts, employment agreements, and government matters. The concept reflects the importance of formal documentation in establishing legal relationships and obligations across both cultures.
🗽 NYC Slang
paperwork with your John Hancock
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signed documentsigned agreementauthenticated paperexecuted documentnotarized document
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsigned paperblank documentdraft

Regional Variations

🇧🇷
General Brazilian
documento assinado
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
🌴
Rio de Janeiro
papel assinado
More informal, colloquial usage
🏙️
São Paulo
documento assinado
Formal business usage, especially in commercial contexts
🇵🇹
Portugal
documento assinado
Similar usage to Brazil, standard formal Portuguese

Related Words

signaturecontractdeeddocumentauthorizationcertificate

Related Idioms & Phrases

put pen to paper
sign on the dotted line
get it in writing
seal the deal
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