# Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105649117](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649117) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3242-of-august-13-1957 ## Summary Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957 is a Brazilian law, formally known as Lei nº 3242, de 13 de agosto 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 1957-08-13 and is documented in official Brazilian legal repositories. ## Key Facts - Classified as a Brazilian law with Wikidata description "Brazilian law" - Aliases include Lei nº 3242, de 13 de agosto de 1957 - Publication date is 1957-08-13, referenced on 2021-02-17 via https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a - Instance of statute, a formal written document that creates law including acts, executive orders, and by-laws, with sitelink_count of 117 - Associated with Brazil as country, referenced on 2021-01-28 via https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242 - Instance_of property confirmed on 2021-01-28 via https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242 ## FAQs **What is the official name and numbering of this law?** It is officially titled Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957, with the alias Lei nº 3242, de 13 de agosto de 1957. These identifiers appear consistently in structured properties from Wikidata and academic sources. **When was the law published?** Publication occurred on 1957-08-13. This date is verified through a reference dated 2021-02-17 from the official legislation site at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a. **What type of legal document is it?** Law No. 3242 is an instance of a statute, categorized as a formal written document that creates law. This includes acts, executive orders, and by-laws, with a sitelink_count of 117 in related knowledge bases. **Which country does it belong to?** It originates from Brazil, as indicated in country references dated 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242. **Where can official records of the law be found?** Records are accessible via LexML at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242 (referenced 2021-01-28) and the Presidência legislation portal at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a (referenced 2021-02-17). ## Why It Matters Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957 serves as a foundational element in Brazil's federal legal framework, embodying the statute class that formalizes law through written enactments like acts and executive orders. Its documentation in authoritative repositories such as LexML and the Presidência legislation site ensures accessibility and verifiability, supporting legal research and application across Brazil. As part of a broader category with 117 sitelinks, it contributes to the interconnected web of Brazilian jurisprudence, enabling precise referencing in academic, judicial, and governmental contexts. ## Notable For - Specific publication on 1957-08-13, distinguishing it by exact federal Brazilian legal timestamping - Dual aliases (Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957 and Lei nº 3242, de 13 de agosto de 1957) for bilingual and formal identification - Association with statute class featuring a sitelink_count of 117, highlighting its networked presence in knowledge bases - Verified references from both LexML (2021-01-28) and Presidência sites (2021-02-17), underscoring robust official sourcing ## Body ### Identification and Aliases Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957 carries the primary identifier Law No. 3242 of August 13, 1957. Its alias is Lei nº 3242, de 13 de agosto de 1957. These names derive from structured properties in Wikidata and academic sources. ### Classification and Type It is an instance of a statute. A statute constitutes a formal written document that creates law. This encompasses acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The statute class links to a sitelink_count of 117. ### Country and Jurisdiction The law pertains to Brazil. Country references include value of 2021-01-28 and as https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242. Instance_of properties share the same reference details from 2021-01-28 via the LexML URN. ### Publication Details Publication_date holds the value 1957-08-13. This is supported by references with as 2021-02-17 and pointing to https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a. ### Wikidata and Descriptions The Wikidata_description is "Brazilian law". Raw description confirms it as a Brazilian law. Detailed knowledge lists it under related statute class. ### Official Sources and References - LexML reference: https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242, dated 2021-01-28 for country and instance_of. - Presidência legislation portal: https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a, referenced 2021-02-17 for publication_date. No SEO data is available. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1957-08-13;3242) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3242&ano=1957&data=13/08/1957&ato=c8fAzYE9UMNRVTa8a)