1. A legal or theoretical matter that is not based on concrete facts or specific cases; a hypothetical or general problem rather than one arising from actual circumstances
The court refused to hear the case because it involved an abstract issue without real-world application.
O tribunal recusou ouvir o caso porque envolvia uma questão abstrata sem aplicação no mundo real.
2. A topic or problem that deals with general principles, theories, or concepts rather than specific practical matters
Philosophers often debate abstract issues about the nature of consciousness.
Os filósofos frequentemente debatem questões abstratas sobre a natureza da consciência.