accepted argument
[/əkˈsɛptɪd ˈɑrɡjumənt/]
noun phrasepl: accepted arguments
argumento aceito
1. An argument that is widely recognized, believed, or approved by a community, institution, or authority as valid or correct
The accepted argument in the scientific community is that climate change is caused by human activity.
O argumento aceito na comunidade científica é que as mudanças climáticas são causadas pela atividade humana.
2. A reasoning or position that has been formally approved or adopted in a particular context such as law, academia, or debate
The accepted argument for increasing minimum wage focuses on improving workers' quality of life.
O argumento aceito para aumentar o salário mínimo concentra-se em melhorar a qualidade de vida dos trabalhadores.
3. A proposition or claim that is commonly acknowledged and no longer contested or disputed
It was once an accepted argument that the Earth was flat.
Era uma vez um argumento aceito que a Terra era plana.
This term is frequently used in academic, legal, and scientific discussions in both Brazilian and American contexts to refer to ideas that have achieved consensus or authority status within a discipline or field. In Brazil, it's common in university debates and formal writing. In the USA, it's prevalent in legal precedent and scientific discourse.
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