acknowledge damage
[ək-ˈnä-lij ˈda-mij]
verb phrase
reconhecer danos
1. To formally admit or accept responsibility for harm, injury, or loss caused to property, person, or reputation
The company agreed to acknowledge damage caused by the faulty product.
A empresa concordou em reconhecer os danos causados pelo produto defeituoso.
2. To officially recognize and document the extent of harm in legal, insurance, or commercial contexts
After the accident, both drivers had to acknowledge damage to their vehicles for the insurance claim.
Após o acidente, ambos os motoristas tiveram que reconhecer os danos aos seus veículos para o pedido de seguro.
3. To admit or concede that something has been harmed or negatively affected
The government finally acknowledged damage to the environment from the industrial activities.
O governo finalmente reconheceu os danos ao meio ambiente causados pelas atividades industriais.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, 'acknowledging damage' is a critical phrase in insurance claims, litigation, and dispute resolution. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in formal insurance processes and consumer protection situations. In the USA, it carries significant legal implications as it may constitute an admission that can be used in court proceedings.
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