claimed reason
[/kleɪmd ˈriːzən/]
noun phrasepl: claimed reasons
razão alegada
1. A reason that someone states or asserts as the cause or justification for something, but which may not be verified or may be disputed
The claimed reason for the delay was a technical malfunction, but investigators suspected negligence.
A razão alegada para o atraso foi uma falha técnica, mas os investigadores suspeitavam de negligência.
2. An explanation offered by a person or entity that is presented as fact but remains unconfirmed or questionable
Her claimed reason for being late was traffic, though she had left home early.
A razão alegada por ela para o atraso foi o trânsito, embora tivesse saído de casa cedo.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'claimed reason' suggests skepticism or doubt about the truthfulness of an explanation. It's commonly used in legal, journalistic, and investigative contexts where the distinction between stated and actual motivations is important. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in news reporting and official inquiries.
NYC Slang
the story someone's selling
Related Idioms & Phrases
call someone's bluff - to challenge whether a claimed reason is true
not buy someone's story - to disbelieve the claimed reason
read between the lines - to suspect the real reason differs from the claimed reason
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