# Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105648061](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648061) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3897-of-may-19-1961 ## Summary Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 is a Brazilian law enacted on May 19, 1961. It serves as a formal written document that creates law. Known also as Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961, it originates from Brazil. ## Key Facts - Instance of: statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws - Publication date: 1961-05-19 - Aliases: Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961 - Country: Brazil - Wikidata description: Brazilian law - Related class reference: statute (sitelink_count: 117) - Reference for country and instance_of: accessed 2021-01-28, source https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-05-19;3897 - Reference for publication_date: accessed 2021-02-17, source https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3897&ano=1961&data=19/05/1961&ato=b1bQTSE5keVRVT667 ## FAQs **What is the official name and alias for this law?** Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 carries the alias Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961. These identifiers appear consistently in official records. **When was Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 published?** The publication date stands at 1961-05-19. This timing aligns with its formal issuance as a Brazilian statute. **What type of legal document is Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961?** It qualifies as a statute, encompassing formal written documents that create law such as acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The statute class links to 117 sitelinks. **Which country issued Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961?** Brazil serves as the originating country. Official references confirm its federal status there. **What sources verify details about Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961?** Key references include LexML at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-05-19;3897 (accessed 2021-01-28) for country and instance, and Presidência da República legislation site at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3897&ano=1961&data=19/05/1961&ato=b1bQTSE5keVRVT667 (accessed 2021-02-17) for publication date. ## Why It Matters As a statute from Brazil dated May 19, 1961, Law No. 3897 represents a foundational element in the nation's legal framework, functioning as a formal written enactment that establishes binding rules akin to acts and executive orders. Its precise documentation through aliases like Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961 ensures traceability in legal research and application. The law's integration into verified repositories such as LexML and the Presidência da República site underscores its role in maintaining accessible federal legislation, allowing scholars, practitioners, and citizens to reference it reliably via structured URIs and access dates like 2021-01-28 and 2021-02-17. This contributes to the broader ecosystem of Brazilian jurisprudence, where statutes like this one—linked to a class with 117 sitelinks—support consistency in law creation and interpretation. ## Notable For - Serving as a Brazilian statute with the specific identifier Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 and alias Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961 - Exact publication on 1961-05-19, distinguishing its temporal placement in federal law history - Association with the statute class, which includes 117 sitelinks for broad connectivity - Verified through dual official sources: LexML URN and Presidência legislation portal - Explicit Wikidata labeling as a Brazilian law, enhancing its discoverability ## Body ### Classification and Definition Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961 functions as an instance of statute. A statute constitutes a formal written document that creates law. This encompasses acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The statute class carries a sitelink_count of 117. ### Identifiers and Aliases The primary name is Law No. 3897 of May 19, 1961. It holds the alias Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961. ### Publication Details Publication occurred on 1961-05-19. This date derives from the reference with as 2021-02-17 and as https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3897&ano=1961&data=19/05/1961&ato=b1bQTSE5keVRVT667. ### National Origin The law originates from Brazil. Country reference lists as 2021-01-28 and as https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-05-19;3897. ### Instance Verification Instance_of confirms its status via the same LexML reference. stands at 2021-01-28. points to https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-05-19;3897. ### Descriptive Label Wikidata provides the description: Brazilian law. ### Structured Properties Overview Properties draw from Wikidata and academic sources. Aliases: Lei nº 3897, de 19 de maio de 1961. Country references the LexML URN. Instance_of shares that URN access. Publication_date specifies 1961-05-19 with Presidência source. ### Related Connections Direct relation exists to the statute class. This class defines formal law-creating documents. Sitelink_count reaches 117, indicating extensive linkages. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-05-19;3897) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3897&ano=1961&data=19/05/1961&ato=b1bQTSE5keVRVT667) 3. LexML Brasil