admitted declaration
[/ədˈmɪtəd ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: admitted declarations
declaração admitida
1. A statement made by a party in a legal proceeding that is accepted as evidence because the party has acknowledged its truth or relevance, typically used in court proceedings and legal contexts
The defendant's admitted declaration regarding his whereabouts on the night of the incident was presented as evidence.
A declaração admitida do réu sobre seu paradeiro na noite do incidente foi apresentada como prova.
2. In law, a prior statement made by a party opponent that is offered against that party and constitutes an admission
The witness testified about the plaintiff's admitted declaration made during their previous conversation.
A testemunha testemunhou sobre a declaração admitida feita pelo autor durante sua conversa anterior.
This is formal legal terminology used primarily in courtrooms and legal documents. In Brazil, the term 'declaração admitida' is part of the civil law tradition, while in the USA it reflects common law procedural rules. The concept is critical in evidence law and civil procedure in both jurisdictions, affecting how courts evaluate statements made by parties involved in litigation.
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