substantial document
[səbˈstænʃəl ˈdɑːkjəmənt]
nounpl: substantial documents
documento substancial
1. A document of significant importance, weight, or consequence that contains meaningful content and carries legal, official, or practical value
The court required a substantial document proving ownership of the property.
O tribunal exigiu um documento substancial comprovando a propriedade do imóvel.
2. A lengthy or comprehensive document that provides detailed information or evidence on a matter
The research team submitted a substantial document detailing their findings.
A equipe de pesquisa apresentou um documento substancial detalhando seus resultados.
3. An official or formal document of considerable importance in business, legal, or governmental contexts
A substantial document such as a contract or agreement must be notarized.
Um documento substancial como um contrato ou acordo deve ser autenticado.
In Brazil, substantial documents are critical in legal proceedings and business transactions due to the importance placed on formal documentation. This term is frequently used in bureaucratic and corporate environments where proof and evidence are essential. In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, the term carries similar weight in legal and administrative contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a paper trail of substantial documents
put something in substantial document form
backed by substantial documents
substantial documentation
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