credible construction

[ˈkredəbəl kənˈstrʌkʃən]
noun phrasepl: credible constructions
construção credível
1. A plausible or believable interpretation, explanation, or argument that can be reasonably supported by evidence or logic
The lawyer presented a credible construction of the events that convinced the jury.
O advogado apresentou uma construção credível dos eventos que convenceu o júri.
2. In legal contexts, a reasonable interpretation of a statute, contract, or document that is consistent with its text and purpose
The court accepted the credible construction of the ambiguous contract clause.
O tribunal aceitou a construção credível da cláusula contratual ambígua.
3. A coherent narrative or theoretical framework that appears sound and reliable based on available information
Historical scholars debated which credible construction best explained the ancient manuscript.
Os estudiosos de história debateram qual construção credível explicava melhor o manuscrito antigo.
This term is primarily used in legal, academic, and formal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal arguments and university discussions. The phrase emphasizes the importance of logical reasoning and evidence-based argumentation in professional discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plausible explanationreasonable interpretationviable narrativetenable argumentbelievable account
Antonyms / Antônimos
implausible constructionunreliable interpretationdoubtful explanationquestionable account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção credível
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts
São Paulo
construção credível / interpretação plausível
Commonly used in legal discourse and business contexts
Portugal
construção credível / interpretação viável
Used in legal and academic Portuguese with similar frequency

Related Words

credibilityconstructioninterpretationplausibilityargumentevidencereasoning

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a credible construction on something - apresentar algo sob uma ótica credível
stretch credibility - exceder os limites da credibilidade
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