assumed consequence
[/əˈsuːmd ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasepl: assumed consequences
consequência presumida
1. A result or effect that is believed or supposed to follow from an action or condition, without certain proof or verification
The assumed consequence of raising taxes is that consumer spending will decrease.
A consequência presumida do aumento de impostos é que o gasto do consumidor diminuirá.
2. An expected or anticipated outcome based on assumptions rather than established facts
The assumed consequence of the policy change was not realized in practice.
A consequência presumida da mudança de política não se materializou na prática.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in policy discussions and economic analysis, while in Portugal it maintains similar formal usage. The concept reflects the distinction between theoretical expectations and empirical reality, important in scientific and analytical discourse.
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