# Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105648139](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648139) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-4047-of-december-21-1961 ## Summary Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 is a Brazilian law enacted as a formal written document that creates law. Known also as Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961, it serves as a statute within Brazil's federal legal framework. Its publication date is precisely 1961-12-21, with official records accessible via Brazilian government legal repositories. ## Key Facts - Formal designation: Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 - Alias: Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961 - Classification: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws); sitelink_count: 117 - Country: Brazil (federal) - Instance of: Brazilian law - Publication date: 1961-12-21 - Wikidata description: Brazilian law - Reference for country and instance_of: accessed 2021-01-28, source https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-21;4047 - Reference for publication_date: accessed 2021-02-17, source https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4047&ano=1961&data=21/12/1961&ato=b4fQzaU5keVRVT68d ## FAQs **What is the official name and alias of this law?** Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 carries the alias Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961. These identifiers appear consistently in Brazilian legal databases. **When was Law No. 4047 published?** The law's publication date is 1961-12-21. This is verified through the official presidential legislation portal with access noted on 2021-02-17. **What type of legal document is Law No. 4047?** It qualifies as a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It links to 117 sitelinks across resources. **Which country does this law belong to?** Law No. 4047 originates from Brazil at the federal level. Confirmation comes from LexML records accessed on 2021-01-28. **What sources verify the details of Law No. 4047?** Key references include LexML at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-21;4047 (accessed 2021-01-28) for country and instance, and the presidential site at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4047&ano=1961&data=21/12/1961&ato=b4fQzaU5keVRVT68d (accessed 2021-02-17) for publication. ## Why It Matters As a cornerstone statute in Brazil's federal legal system, Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 exemplifies the structured enactment of national legislation through formal written documents. Its precise documentation via official repositories like LexML and the presidential legislation portal ensures accessibility and verifiability, supporting legal research and governance. With 117 sitelinks, it connects broadly within knowledge networks, underscoring its role in cataloging Brazil's legislative history and aiding scholars, lawyers, and policymakers in tracing federal law evolution. ## Notable For - Serves as a federal Brazilian statute with extensive sitelink connectivity (117 links). - Features dual identifiers: Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 and Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961. - Anchored by dual official references from LexML (2021-01-28 access) and presidential portal (2021-02-17 access). - Explicitly classified under the broad statute category, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws. ## Body ### Identification and Aliases Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961 operates under the primary name Law No. 4047 of December 21, 1961. Its alias, Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961, appears in Portuguese-language legal contexts. These names align directly with Wikidata properties. ### Classification and Type This entity functions as a statute. Statutes represent formal written documents that create law. The definition extends to acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It carries a sitelink_count of 117, indicating robust interconnections in knowledge bases. ### National Context Law No. 4047 belongs to Brazil. It holds federal status within the country. The Wikidata description labels it straightforwardly as a Brazilian law. Instance_of properties confirm this categorization. ### Publication Details Publication occurred on 1961-12-21. This date draws from structured properties in Wikidata and academic sources. ### Official References and Sources Verification relies on multiple references. For country and instance_of: value 2021-01-28 pairs with https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-21;4047. For publication_date: value 2021-02-17 pairs with https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4047&ano=1961&data=21/12/1961&ato=b4fQzaU5keVRVT68d. These sources stem from LexML and the Brazilian presidential legislation site. ### Structured Properties Overview - Aliases: Lei nº 4047, de 21 de dezembro de 1961 - Country references: As listed above - Instance_of references: Identical to country reference - Publication_date: 1961-12-21 with dedicated reference - Wikidata_description: Brazilian law ### Related Concepts Direct ties exist to the statute class. No additional connected entities appear beyond these classifications and references. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1961-12-21;4047) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4047&ano=1961&data=21/12/1961&ato=b4fQzaU5keVRVT68d)