consistent statement
[/kənˈsɪstənt ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: consistent statements
declaração consistente
1. A statement or assertion that does not contradict other statements, facts, or itself; logically coherent and in agreement with previously stated information
The witness provided a consistent statement throughout the trial, never contradicting herself.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração consistente durante todo o julgamento, nunca se contradizendo.
2. In logic and mathematics, a statement or set of statements that can all be true at the same time without logical contradiction
In formal logic, we must determine whether these axioms form a consistent statement system.
Em lógica formal, devemos determinar se esses axiomas formam um sistema de declarações consistentes.
3. A declaration or assertion that aligns with established facts, evidence, or previous communications
His explanation is a consistent statement with the evidence presented by the police.
Sua explicação é uma declaração consistente com as evidências apresentadas pela polícia.
In Brazil, the phrase 'declaração consistente' is frequently used in legal proceedings, police investigations, and formal academic discourse. The concept of consistency in statements is particularly important in Brazilian law when evaluating witness testimony and suspect interrogations. In contrast, American English speakers may use the shorter form 'consistent statement' in law enforcement and judicial contexts, reflecting the efficiency-oriented nature of English-language legal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to your story (manter sua versão consistente)
get your facts straight (deixar suas declarações consistentes)
tell it like it is (fazer uma declaração consistente com os fatos)
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