chief contention

[/tʃiːf kənˈtenʃən/]
noun phrasepl: chief contentions
principal alegação
1. The main argument or point of disagreement in a dispute, debate, or legal case
The chief contention in the trial was whether the defendant acted with premeditation.
A principal alegação no julgamento era se o réu agiu com premeditação.
2. The primary claim or assertion that someone argues for or against
His chief contention is that the current policy is ineffective and should be reformed.
Sua principal alegação é que a política atual é ineficaz e deve ser reformulada.
This term is commonly used in legal, academic, and formal debate contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears frequently in court documents, academic papers, and formal arguments. In Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts, 'principal alegação' or 'alegação principal' are the standard terms used in court proceedings and formal disputes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main argumentprimary claimcentral issueprincipal pointcore disputekey assertion
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary pointminor detailperipheral issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
principal alegação
most common translation in legal and formal contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
alegação principal
alternative ordering, equally acceptable
Portugal
alegação principal
standard Portuguese usage in formal/legal discourse
General
ponto central de controvérsia
more descriptive alternative

Related Words

contentionargumentdisputeclaimassertionallegationdebate

Related Idioms & Phrases

to dispute someone's chief contention
the chief contention is that...
at the heart of the chief contention
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