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definitive advice
[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv ədˈvaɪs]
noun phrase
pl: definitive advice (uncountable)
conselho definitivo
1.
Authoritative, conclusive guidance or recommendation that is final and not subject to change or dispute
The lawyer provided definitive advice on how to proceed with the lawsuit.
O advogado forneceu conselho definitivo sobre como prosseguir com o processo judicial.
2.
Expert counsel that settles a question or resolves uncertainty completely
After consulting with the specialist, we received definitive advice about the treatment plan.
Após consultar o especialista, recebemos conselho definitivo sobre o plano de tratamento.
Synonyms
authoritative advice
conclusive guidance
final recommendation
expert counsel
binding advice
Antonyms
tentative advice
provisional guidance
preliminary counsel
uncertain recommendation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conselho definitivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conselho definitivo
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
conselho definitivo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take someone's advice to heart
word to the wise
the final word
settle the matter
have the last say
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