conflicting interpretation
[kənˈflɪktɪŋ ɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: conflicting interpretations / interpretações conflitantes
interpretação conflitante
1. Two or more differing understandings or explanations of the same text, law, event, or concept that contradict each other
The two judges reached conflicting interpretations of the constitutional amendment.
Os dois juízes chegaram a interpretações conflitantes da emenda constitucional.
2. Competing or incompatible readings of evidence, data, or information
The study produced conflicting interpretations regarding the effectiveness of the treatment.
O estudo produziu interpretações conflitantes sobre a eficácia do tratamento.
3. In legal contexts, divergent understandings of statutory language or contractual terms
The contract dispute arose from conflicting interpretations of the payment clause.
A disputa contratual surgiu de interpretações conflitantes da cláusula de pagamento.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, 'interpretação conflitante' is commonly used when discussing constitutional law, contract disputes, and scholarly debates. The phrase reflects the importance of interpretation in civil law systems where textual analysis is crucial. In the USA, conflicting interpretations are central to constitutional law debates and Supreme Court decisions.
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