collateral issues
[kəˈlætərəl ˈɪʃuːz]
noun phrase
questões colaterais; questões secundárias
1. Secondary or peripheral matters that are related to but distinct from the main issue being discussed or litigated
The judge ruled that the defendant's personal history was a collateral issue and not relevant to the main case.
O juiz determinou que o histórico pessoal do réu era uma questão colateral e não relevante para o caso principal.
2. In law, issues that arise incidentally during proceedings but are not central to the primary dispute
The court avoided ruling on collateral issues to maintain focus on the core dispute.
O tribunal evitou se pronunciar sobre questões colaterais para manter o foco na disputa central.
3. Topics or concerns that are tangential to the main subject of discussion
While discussing the merger, we should not get distracted by collateral issues such as office location preferences.
Ao discutir a fusão, não devemos nos distrair com questões colaterais, como preferências de localização do escritório.
The phrase 'collateral issues' is primarily used in legal, business, and academic contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects a formal approach to problem-solving and legal proceedings where distinguishing between primary and secondary matters is crucial for efficiency and clarity. In Brazilian legal practice, understanding this distinction is important for navigating the judicial system effectively.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to focus on collateral issues instead of the main problem
to ignore collateral issues and address the core matter
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