conventional interpretation
[/kənˈvenʃənəl ɪntɚˈprɪtəʃən/]
noun phrasepl: conventional interpretations
interpretação convencional
1. The standard, widely accepted, or traditional understanding or explanation of something based on established norms and practices
The conventional interpretation of that historical event has been challenged by recent archaeological evidence.
A interpretação convencional daquele evento histórico foi desafiada por evidências arqueológicas recentes.
2. An explanation that follows accepted rules, customs, or traditional ways of understanding without deviation
According to the conventional interpretation, the text should be read literally.
De acordo com a interpretação convencional, o texto deve ser lido literalmente.
3. In legal or academic contexts, the mainstream understanding of law, text, or doctrine
The judge rejected the conventional interpretation and offered a more progressive reading of the statute.
O juiz rejeitou a interpretação convencional e ofereceu uma leitura mais progressista do estatuto.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and intellectual discussions in both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in scholarly debates and legal arguments, reflecting the importance of formal interpretation in law and academia. The concept carries weight in both cultures when discussing how traditional understandings can be questioned or reaffirmed.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break from conventional interpretation
challenge the conventional interpretation
stick to the conventional interpretation
go beyond conventional interpretation
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →