Comparative law notes
In Brazil, the identification number that is used by the state for tax and other identification purposes with respect to individuals is the Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF).
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Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF) means:
substantivo próprio
partial
noun
In Brazil, the identification number that is used by the state for tax and other identification purposes with respect to individuals is the Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF).
an official number that is given to every citizen by the state and used as a form of identification
Someone stole his name and social security number to try to open a bank account.