certain assertions

[ˈsɜːrtn əˈsɜːrʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
certas afirmações
1. specific or particular statements or claims that are declared to be true with confidence
The researcher made certain assertions about the effectiveness of the new treatment.
O pesquisador fez certas afirmações sobre a eficácia do novo tratamento.
2. definite or established declarations made with assurance, often requiring evidence or proof
The lawyer challenged certain assertions made by the opposing counsel.
O advogado questionou certas afirmações feitas pelo advogado adversário.
3. particular claims or statements that are stated confidently but may be disputed
Certain assertions in the report were later proven to be inaccurate.
Certas afirmações no relatório foram posteriormente comprovadas como imprecisas.
In Brazilian Portuguese legal and academic contexts, 'certas afirmações' is widely used in formal documents and discussions. In Portugal, 'asserções' is preferred in more formal or technical legal language. The phrase is commonly encountered in academic papers, court proceedings, and professional reports in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specific claimsparticular statementsdefinite declarationsstated positionsasserted facts
Antonyms / Antônimos
denialsrefutationsuncertaintiesdoubtsquestions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
certas afirmações
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
certas afirmações
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
certas asserções
Alternative formal form; 'asserções' is more formal than 'afirmações'
Rio de Janeiro
certas afirmações
Standard colloquial and formal usage

Related Words

assertionclaimstatementdeclarationaffirmationallegation

Related Idioms & Phrases

make certain assertions
challenge certain assertions
support certain assertions with evidence
dispute certain assertions
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