consequential discovery
[kɑːn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl dɪˈskʌv.ə.ri]
nounpl: consequential discoveries
descoberta consequente
1. A discovery or finding that has significant importance, impact, or legal relevance; a discovery that leads to substantial consequences or results
The scientist's consequential discovery about the new vaccine changed medical treatment protocols worldwide.
A descoberta consequente do cientista sobre a nova vacina mudou os protocolos de tratamento médico em todo o mundo.
2. In legal contexts, a discovery that logically follows from or is the direct result of another discovery
The court ruled that the consequential discovery obtained during the investigation was admissible as evidence.
O tribunal determinou que a descoberta consequente obtida durante a investigação era admissível como prova.
The term 'consequential discovery' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and legal contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In legal proceedings, it specifically refers to findings that have material weight in cases. In Brazilian Portuguese, while 'descoberta consequente' is the most direct translation, legal professionals may sometimes use 'descoberta relevante' (relevant discovery) as a synonym. The concept is valued in both cultures for its emphasis on the importance and ripple effects of significant findings.
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