unauthorized documentation
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd ˌdɑkjəmenˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: unauthorized documentations
documentação não autorizada
1. official or written records created without proper authorization or permission from relevant authorities or governing bodies
The investigation revealed unauthorized documentation of the classified project.
A investigação revelou documentação não autorizada do projeto classificado.
2. papers or records that lack legal validity because they were not officially sanctioned
Unauthorized documentation cannot be used as evidence in court proceedings.
Documentação não autorizada não pode ser usada como prova em processos judiciais.
3. informal or unofficial records kept without proper institutional approval
The employee was disciplined for maintaining unauthorized documentation of company finances.
O funcionário foi disciplinado por manter documentação não autorizada das finanças da empresa.
In Brazil, unauthorized documentation is a serious matter in corporate and governmental contexts, often related to compliance violations and administrative discipline. In the USA, it frequently appears in legal and investigative contexts, with significant implications for corporate liability and regulatory compliance. The term is prevalent in discussions of corporate governance, data protection, and institutional accountability.
NYC Slang
bootleg docs or off-the-books records
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep unauthorized documentation under wraps
caught with unauthorized documentation
unauthorized documentation trails
paper trail without authorization
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