unaltered account

[/ˌʌnˈɔːltərd əˈkaʊnt/]
nounpl: unaltered accounts
relato inalterado
1. A factual report or description of events that has not been changed, modified, or edited from its original form
The witness provided an unaltered account of what she saw at the crime scene.
A testemunha forneceu um relato inalterado do que viu na cena do crime.
2. In accounting or financial contexts, a financial statement or record that remains unchanged and authentic
The auditor verified the unaltered account of all transactions throughout the fiscal year.
O auditor verificou o relato inalterado de todas as transações durante o ano fiscal.
3. A narrative or version of events presented without distortion, bias, or censorship
Historians value primary sources as unaltered accounts of historical events.
Historiadores valorizam as fontes primárias como relatos inalterados de eventos históricos.
In Brazil, the concept of 'unaltered account' (relato inalterado) is particularly important in legal proceedings, financial audits, and historical documentation. The term emphasizes transparency and truthfulness, which are valued in formal Brazilian institutions. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in legal and corporate contexts to ensure accountability and authenticity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
original accountauthentic accountunchanged accountunmodified accountoriginal narrative
Antonyms / Antônimos
altered accountmodified accountdistorted accountfalsified accountedited account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
relato inalterado
Standard term used in legal, financial, and formal contexts
São Paulo
relato inalterado / versão original
Business and financial sector commonly use this term
Rio de Janeiro
relato inalterado
Legal and official documents use this standard term
Portugal
relato não alterado / conta original
Portuguese variant emphasizes the unmodified nature of the statement

Related Words

authenticityintegritytransparencyfactualveracityaudit trail

Related Idioms & Phrases

straight from the horse's mouth
the unvarnished truth
keeping the record straight
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