admitted theme
[/ədˈmɪtɪd θim/]
noun phrasepl: admitted themes
tema admitido
1. A subject or topic that is acknowledged, accepted, or recognized as valid in a discussion, argument, or context without requiring further proof or debate
The admitted theme of the conference was the impact of climate change on global economies.
O tema admitido da conferência foi o impacto das mudanças climáticas nas economias globais.
2. In rhetoric or argumentation, a point or subject that all parties agree upon and use as a basis for further discussion
Given the admitted theme that education improves social mobility, we can now discuss specific policies.
Dado o tema admitido de que a educação melhora a mobilidade social, podemos agora discutir políticas específicas.
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, and professional settings in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. It reflects a rhetorical strategy where parties establish common ground before proceeding with debate or discussion. In Brazilian academic discourse, it appears frequently in legal arguments, philosophical debates, and formal presentations.
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