admitted consequence

[/ədˈmɪtɪd ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/]
noun phrasepl: admitted consequences
consequência admitida
1. A result or effect that has been acknowledged, accepted, or confessed as following from a particular action, decision, or circumstance
The lawyer argued that the defendant understood the admitted consequence of his illegal actions.
O advogado argumentou que o réu compreendeu a consequência admitida de suas ações ilegais.
2. In legal or formal contexts, a result that a party has explicitly accepted or recognized as inevitable or necessary
He accepted the punishment as an admitted consequence of breaking the contract.
Ele aceitou a punição como uma consequência admitida de ter violado o contrato.
This term is predominantly used in legal, formal, and academic discourse in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects a formal acknowledgment of responsibility and is commonly found in contracts, legal agreements, and court proceedings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acknowledged consequenceaccepted consequencerecognized resultconfessed outcome
Antonyms / Antônimos
denied consequencedisputed consequenceunexpected resultunintended outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência admitida
Standard formal usage in legal and academic contexts
Portugal
consequência admitida
Same usage as Brazil; common in legal proceedings

Related Words

consequenceadmissionacknowledgmentcausalityliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

accept the consequences
face the music
own up to the results
reap what you sow
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