# Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649301](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649301)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3214-of-july-19-1957

## Summary
Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957 is a Brazilian law, formally known as Lei nº 3214, de 19 de julho de 1957. It represents a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The law was published on 1957-07-19, with official records accessible via Brazilian government legal repositories.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws), sitelink_count: 117
- Aliases: Lei nº 3214, de 19 de julho de 1957
- Country: Brazil (references: : 2021-01-28, : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214)
- Instance of: Brazilian law (references: : 2021-01-28, : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214)
- Publication date: 1957-07-19 (references: : 2021-02-17, : https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548)
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law

## FAQs
**What is the official name and numbering of this law?**  
It is officially titled Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957, with the alias Lei nº 3214, de 19 de julho de 1957. This naming follows standard Brazilian legal conventions for federal statutes.

**When was Law No. 3214 published?**  
Publication occurred on 1957-07-19. Supporting evidence comes from the reference dated : 2021-02-17 at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548.

**What type of legal document is this?**  
Law No. 3214 qualifies as a statute, which is a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It has a sitelink_count of 117 across related resources.

**Which country does this law belong to?**  
It originates from Brazil, as confirmed by references : 2021-01-28 and : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214.

**Where can I find official records for this law?**  
Records are available at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214 (accessed via : 2021-01-28) and https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548 (: 2021-02-17).

## Why It Matters
Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957 serves as a foundational element in Brazil's federal legal framework, embodying the statute class that structures governance through precise, written enactments. Its classification ties directly into broader systems of acts, executive orders, and by-laws, ensuring consistency in how laws are formalized and referenced. With 117 sitelinks, it connects to extensive documentation networks, making it a verifiable pillar for legal research and historical analysis in Brazilian jurisprudence.

## Notable For
- Serves as a specific instance of Brazilian federal legislation with dual references confirming its status (LexML and Presidência repositories).
- Features precise publication timing on 1957-07-19, distinguishing it within mid-20th-century Brazilian lawmaking.
- Carries 117 sitelinks for the statute class, indicating strong interconnectivity in knowledge bases.
- Holds Wikidata description as "Brazilian law," underscoring its national scope.

## Body
### Classification and Type
Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957 functions as a statute.  
Statutes are formal written documents that create law.  
This includes acts, executive orders, and by-laws.  
The statute class has a sitelink_count of 117.

### Names and Identifiers
Primary name: Law No. 3214 of July 19, 1957.  
Alias: Lei nº 3214, de 19 de julho de 1957.

### National Context
Country association: Brazil.  
Confirmed via references : 2021-01-28 and : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214.  
Instance of Brazilian law, with identical references: : 2021-01-28, : https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214.

### Publication Details
Publication date: 1957-07-19.  
References: : 2021-02-17, : https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548.

### Wikidata Properties
Wikidata description: Brazilian law.  
Structured properties derive from Wikidata and academic sources.  
All instance_of claims link back to the LexML URN for federal lei status.

### References and Sources
LexML reference: https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214 (: 2021-01-28).  
Presidência legislation portal: https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548 (: 2021-02-17).  
These form the complete set of provided references for verification.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-07-19;3214)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3214&ano=1957&data=19/07/1957&ato=7efQTRE9UMNRVT548)
3. LexML Brasil