action-performing utterances
[/ˈækʃən pərˈfɔrmɪŋ ˈʌtərənsɪz/]
nounpl: action-performing utterances
enunciados realizadores de ação; proferimentos que realizam ações
1. Linguistic expressions that accomplish actions through their utterance rather than merely describing them; speech acts that perform the action they name (performative utterances)
The sentence 'I promise to help you' is an action-performing utterance because saying it constitutes making a promise.
A frase 'Prometo ajudá-lo' é um enunciado realizador de ação porque proferí-la constitui fazer uma promessa.
2. Statements that create social, legal, or interpersonal effects by virtue of being spoken, such as vows, declarations, or commands
Wedding vows are action-performing utterances that legally bind two people in matrimony.
Os votos matrimoniais são enunciados realizadores de ação que legalmente vinculam duas pessoas em casamento.
This term is primarily used in linguistic, philosophical, and academic discourse. It originates from J.L. Austin's speech act theory developed in the 1950s. The concept is fundamental in understanding how language functions beyond mere description, particularly important in legal and ceremonial contexts where utterances create binding social realities. This concept is studied extensively in both Brazilian and Portuguese universities within linguistics and philosophy departments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
actions speak louder than words
put your money where your mouth is
walk the walk, talk the talk
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