asserted facts
[əˈsɜːrtɪd ˈfækts]
noun phrasepl: asserted facts
fatos afirmados
1. statements or claims presented as true without necessarily providing proof or evidence
The lawyer presented several asserted facts that were later disputed during cross-examination.
O advogado apresentou vários fatos afirmados que foram posteriormente contestados durante o contra-interrogatório.
2. information claimed to be true by a speaker or writer, often requiring verification
The report contained many asserted facts about market growth that lacked supporting data.
O relatório continha muitos fatos afirmados sobre crescimento de mercado que careciam de dados comprobatórios.
3. propositions or claims that are stated with confidence but may be subject to challenge
In academic writing, asserted facts must be backed up with citations and evidence.
Na escrita acadêmica, fatos afirmados devem ser apoiados com citações e evidências.
The concept of 'asserted facts' is particularly important in English-speaking legal systems where the burden of proof and the distinction between assertions and evidence are crucial. In Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts, 'fatos afirmados' carries similar weight in courtroom proceedings and formal documentation, emphasizing the need for substantiation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
separate the wheat from the chaff (distinguish true facts from false assertions)
take something at face value (accept asserted facts without verification)
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