efetuada

Efetuada is a term used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese legal and administrative contexts to denote a completed or executed act. The word derives from the verb “efetuar” in Portuguese or “efectuar” in Spanish, both of which mean to carry out, perform, or effect. In its feminine form, “efetuada” often modifies nouns such as “operación” or “acta” to indicate that the operation or act has been finished and officially recorded. The masculine counterpart is “efetuado.” This usage is common in official documents, court rulings, and bureaucratic records to confirm that a particular process has reached its conclusion.

The earliest recorded use of the term in legal texts dates back to the 16th century in Iberian Spanish law, where it was used in land grant and property deeds. By the 19th century, Portuguese colonial administrations adopted the term in administrative decrees and legal judgments across Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique. Throughout the 20th century, "efetuada" appeared in legislative acts, government circulars, and civil registry entries, signifying the finalization of transactions such as marriages, sales, and contract ratifications.

In contemporary usage, "efetuada" finds its place in modern administrative jargon. For example, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance may refer to a tax payment as “efetuada” to signal that the payment has been processed. In legal opinions, the phrase helps resolve ambiguities by confirming that the subject action has already been carried out, thereby avoiding rework or duplicate filings. The term remains a concise linguistic tool within Spanish and Portuguese legal cultures, illustrating how administrative language evolves to capture procedural status.