absolute validity
[/ˈæbsəˌluːt vəˈlɪdəti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: absolute validities / validades absolutas
validade absoluta
1. The quality or state of being completely valid, legally binding, or conclusively proven without any limitations, exceptions, or conditions.
The contract has absolute validity in all jurisdictions.
O contrato tem validade absoluta em todas as jurisdições.
2. In philosophy and logic, the property of being universally true or applicable without qualification.
Kant argued that certain moral principles possess absolute validity.
Kant argumentou que certos princípios morais possuem validade absoluta.
3. In law, the unconditional and complete enforceability of a legal document or right.
The court declared the patent has absolute validity despite previous challenges.
O tribunal declarou que a patente tem validade absoluta apesar dos desafios anteriores.
The term 'absolute validity' is primarily used in formal legal, philosophical, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in contract law and constitutional discussions. The concept reflects the importance of legal certainty in civil law systems (as in Portugal and Brazil) versus common law systems (as in the USA and UK), where qualifications and conditions are more frequently applied.
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