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consistent testimony

[/kənˈsɪstənt ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/]
nounpl: consistent testimonies
testemunho coerente
1. A statement or account given by a witness that remains in agreement with itself and other corroborating evidence; testimony that does not contain contradictions
The witness provided consistent testimony throughout the trial, never changing her account of the events.
A testemunha forneceu um testemunho coerente durante todo o julgamento, nunca alterando seu relato dos eventos.
2. Evidence or sworn statements that align with previously given information and supporting facts
The defendant's consistent testimony was supported by physical evidence found at the scene.
O testemunho coerente do réu foi apoiado por evidências físicas encontradas no local.
Synonyms
uniform testimonycoherent testimonycorroborating testimonyunwavering testimonysteady account
Antonyms
contradictory testimonyinconsistent testimonyconflicting testimonyunreliable testimonyconflicting account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testemunho coerente
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
testemunho consistente
More technical legal terminology preferred
Rio de Janeiro
testemunho coerente
Standard regional usage
Portugal
testemunho coerente
European Portuguese maintains the same term

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's story
get one's facts straight
tell it like it is
hold up in court
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