ambiguous interpretations
[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ɪntərprɪˈteɪʃənz/]
noun phrasefemininepl: ambiguous interpretations
interpretações ambíguas
1. Multiple or unclear meanings that can be understood in different ways, leading to confusion or uncertainty about the intended message
The contract contained ambiguous interpretations that led to disputes between the parties.
O contrato continha interpretações ambíguas que levaram a disputas entre as partes.
2. Statements, texts, or expressions that lack clarity and can be reasonably understood in more than one way
The judge ruled that the law's ambiguous interpretations needed clarification through legislative amendments.
O juiz decidiu que as interpretações ambíguas da lei precisavam ser esclarecidas por meio de emendas legislativas.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, 'interpretações ambíguas' is a frequent concern in contract law and constitutional interpretation. The phrase reflects the importance of precision in written communication, particularly in governmental and business settings where ambiguity can lead to costly disputes. In Portugal, legal discussions may use 'equívocas' more frequently than Brazil, reflecting different linguistic preferences in formal discourse.
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