consequential difference
[kɑːn.sɪ.ˈkwen.ʃəl ˈdɪf.ər.əns]
noun phrasepl: consequential differences
diferença consequente
1. A significant or meaningful difference that has important effects or consequences; a substantial distinction that matters
There is a consequential difference between the two proposals that will affect the budget.
Há uma diferença consequente entre as duas propostas que afetará o orçamento.
2. In law and logic, a difference that leads to different legal or logical outcomes
The court found a consequential difference in how the contracts were written.
O tribunal encontrou uma diferença consequente em como os contratos foram redigidos.
This term is frequently used in legal, business, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly found in contracts, court documents, and business negotiations. The phrase emphasizes outcomes and practical implications rather than mere theoretical distinctions.
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