unauthorized document
[/ˌʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈdɑːkjəmənt/]
nounpl: unauthorized documents
documento não autorizado
1. A document that has been created, distributed, or used without proper permission, authorization, or official approval from the relevant authority.
The leak of unauthorized documents revealed sensitive information about the company's operations.
O vazamento de documentos não autorizados revelou informações sensíveis sobre as operações da empresa.
2. A written or printed material that lacks the required legal or official signatures, seals, or endorsements needed for validity.
The contract was deemed invalid because it contained unauthorized document signatures.
O contrato foi considerado inválido porque continha assinaturas de documentos não autorizados.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, unauthorized documents carry serious implications. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in corporate compliance and government transparency discussions. In the USA, it appears prominently in whistleblower cases and national security matters. The concept is central to data protection laws like LGPD in Brazil and GDPR in Europe.
NYC Slang
sketchy docs / bootleg paperwork
Related Idioms & Phrases
to leak unauthorized documents
release of unauthorized documents
in possession of unauthorized documents
distribution of unauthorized documents
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