desafectada

English translation: unauthorised

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Spanish term or phrase:	desafectada
English translation:	unauthorised
Entered by:	Laura Hastings-Brownstein

15:11 Apr 21, 2008

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Agriculture

Spanish term or phrase: desafectada

I want to be positive that I have this translation correct, and would like to have opinions on what this term means exactly in this context.

This is from a document withdrawing the authorization of an agent of the Institute of Patents in Argentina to appear before the institute.

Here is the context:

Viene a retirar la autorización otorgada oportunamente a XXXXX para desempeñarse como autorizada ante ese Instituto, quedando en todas las actuaciones obrantes en el expediente de la Solicitud de Patentes que tramita bajo el Acta No. xxx.

It appears to me that this agent will no longer be able to transact on behalf of this Patent, however, I would appreciate input as to how others interpret this term.

Thanks in advance,
Laura

Laura Hastings-Brownstein KudoZ activity Questions: 405 (none open) (5 without valid answers) (15 closed without grading) Answers: 92
Local time: 05:13

unauthorised

Explanation:
I think your idea is right, and this seems to be the clearest way to say it - desafectada usually means a change in classification, etc. but why complicate things???

Selected response from:

Edward Tully
Local time: 14:13

Grading comment

Thanks for confirming my suspicion!
Laura
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +1

unauthorised

Edward Tully

disaffected

Nancy Cortell

Answers

18 mins confidence:

disaffected

Explanation:
Adj. 1. disaffected - discontented as toward authority
ill-affected, malcontent, rebellious
discontent, discontented - showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"

Nancy Cortell
Argentina
Local time: 09:13
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish

Notes to answerer

Asker: Yes, this is a literal translation of the verb, but does not fit in the context. That is why I sent the context so you could see how the verb should correctly be used.

36 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

unauthorised

Language variant: unauthorized

Explanation:
I think your idea is right, and this seems to be the clearest way to say it - desafectada usually means a change in classification, etc. but why complicate things???

Edward Tully
Local time: 14:13
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 91

Grading comment

Thanks for confirming my suspicion!
Laura

Notes to answerer

Asker: Note to aceavila: This is exactly what I used, "no longer authorized" (US English). Thanks for your help!

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