Authentic
Definition
Constituting an incontestable reality, whose origin, source, or author is absolutely certain and verified; original, genuine, beyond doubt. In a legal sense, it refers to a deed or document certified, drafted, and solemnized by an authorized public official, usually a notary, according to the forms required by law. From an existentialist perspective, it describes a way of life true to one's own consciousness, rejecting conformity.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Authentic
- Genuine
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations in Romanian declension. |
| Formation | Loanword derived from French and Latin roots signifying principal authority or absolute originality. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.ˈten.tik] |
| Source | The International Handbook of Lexicography and Etymological Studies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Expertul de artă a confirmat că tabloul descoperit în pod este un exponat autentic al pictorului celebru.
EN: The art expert confirmed that the painting discovered in the attic is an authentic piece by the famous painter.
RO: Pentru a vinde proprietatea imobiliară, părțile trebuie să semneze un contract autentic în fața unui notar.
EN: To sell the real estate property, the parties must sign an authentic contract in front of a notary.
RO: Ea s-a comportat într-un mod complet autentic, ignorând presiunea socială și așteptările celor din jur.
EN: She behaved in a completely authentic manner, ignoring social pressure and the expectations of those around her.
Idioms & Phrases
Act autentic / Authentic deed / legal instrument
RO: Înscris întocmit cu solemnitățile cerute de lege de către un notar public sau o autoritate competentă, având forță probantă.
EN: A document drawn up with the solemnities required by law by a notary public or a competent authority, possessing probative force.
Folclor autentic / Authentic folklore
RO: Tradiții, obiceiuri, dansuri și creații muzicale care și-au păstrat formele arhaice pure, nealterate de influențele moderne.
EN: Traditions, customs, dances, and musical creations that have kept their pure archaic forms, unaltered by modern influences.
Text autentic / Authentic text
RO: Versiune originală și oficială a unui tratat sau document, considerată de referință în caz de neînțelegeri privind traducerea.
EN: The original and official version of a treaty or document, considered the benchmark in case of translation misunderstandings.
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