# Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649944](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649944)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-6992-of-may-25-1982

## Summary
Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982 is a Brazilian law, formally known as Lei nº 6992, de 25 de maio de 1982. It serves as a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The law was published on 1982-05-25 and is documented in official Brazilian legal repositories.

## Key Facts
- Official name: Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982
- Alias: Lei nº 6992, de 25 de maio de 1982
- Classification: Brazilian law
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws)
- Country: Brazil
- Publication date: 1982-05-25
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law
- LexML reference: https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1982-05-25;6992 (accessed : 2021-01-28)
- Legislation reference: https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6992&ano=1982&data=25/05/1982&ato=3cbATVE9ENrRVT886 (accessed : 2021-02-17)
- Statute class sitelinks: 117

## FAQs
**What is the official title and alias of this law?**  
Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982 carries the alias Lei nº 6992, de 25 de maio de 1982. These identifiers appear consistently in official records.

**When was Law No. 6992 published?**  
Publication occurred on 1982-05-25. This date is confirmed via the Brazilian presidential legislation portal.

**What type of legal document is Law No. 6992?**  
It functions as a statute, encompassing formal written documents that establish law such as acts, executive orders, and by-laws. It holds 117 sitelinks in related classifications.

**Where can official records of Law No. 6992 be found?**  
Records exist at https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1982-05-25;6992 (updated 2021-01-28) and https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6992&ano=1982&data=25/05/1982&ato=3cbATVE9ENrRVT886 (updated 2021-02-17).

**What country does Law No. 6992 belong to?**  
It originates from Brazil, as indicated in federal legal URNs and descriptions.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982 represents a key piece of Brazilian federal legislation, enacted through formal statutory processes to contribute to the nation's legal framework. As a statute, it embodies the creation of law via written documents like acts and executive orders, ensuring structured governance. Its documentation in repositories such as LexML and the presidential legislation site underscores its role in accessible legal reference, with updates as recent as 2021 maintaining its relevance for researchers, policymakers, and citizens relying on precise historical records. The 117 sitelinks to its statute class highlight its interconnectedness within broader legal knowledge systems, facilitating cross-references and analysis in academic and official contexts.

## Notable For
- Serves as a federal Brazilian statute with the specific identifier Lei nº 6992, de 25 de maio de 1982.
- Holds 117 sitelinks in the statute class, indicating extensive cataloging.
- Features dual official references from LexML (2021-01-28) and presidential legislation (2021-02-17) portals.
- Defined explicitly as a formal written document creating law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws.

## Body
### Identification and Naming
Law No. 6992 of May 25, 1982 is identified primarily by its numerical and temporal designation. Its alias, Lei nº 6992, de 25 de maio de 1982, appears in Portuguese legal nomenclature. These names align across Wikidata and official sources.

### Classification and Type
This entity instances as a statute. Statutes comprise formal written documents that create law. Examples within this class include acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The statute class carries 117 sitelinks, reflecting broad connectivity.

### National Context
The law pertains to Brazil. Country references tie directly to federal URNs in LexML.

### Publication Details
Publication date stands at 1982-05-25. This is verified through the presidential legislation portal at https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6992&ano=1982&data=25/05/1982&ato=3cbATVE9ENrRVT886, with access noted on : 2021-02-17.

### Official References and Access
LexML provides the URN https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1982-05-25;6992, referenced on : 2021-01-28. Instance-of properties also link to this URN. These sources confirm both country and instance details.

### Descriptive Elements
Wikidata labels it succinctly as a Brazilian law. This description encapsulates its core identity without elaboration beyond provided attributes.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1982-05-25;6992)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6992&ano=1982&data=25/05/1982&ato=3cbATVE9ENrRVT886)
3. LexML Brasil