definitive occurrence

[dɪˌfɪnətɪv əˈkɜːrəns]
nounpl: definitive occurrences
ocorrência definitiva
1. A final, conclusive, or decisive event or incident that settles a matter or establishes something conclusively
The definitive occurrence of the virus confirmed the need for immediate action.
A ocorrência definitiva do vírus confirmou a necessidade de ação imediata.
2. An event that happens for the last time or in a way that cannot be changed or disputed
That match was the definitive occurrence that decided the championship.
Aquele jogo foi a ocorrência definitiva que decidiu o campeonato.
3. A verifiable, concrete instance or happening of something specific
The definitive occurrence of the phenomenon was documented in the research study.
A ocorrência definitiva do fenômeno foi documentada no estudo de pesquisa.
In Brazilian Portuguese legal and academic contexts, 'ocorrência definitiva' is frequently used in formal documentation and court proceedings to denote conclusive events that establish facts or precedents. In American English usage, this term is more common in technical, scientific, and formal legal writing rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
the real deal; the final say; the clincher
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conclusive eventdecisive incidentfinal occurrencedefinite eventsettled matter
Antonyms / Antônimos
tentative occurrenceuncertain eventprovisional happeningunresolved matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ocorrência definitiva
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ocorrência definitiva
Common in legal and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
ocorrência definitiva
Widely used in academic and business settings
Portugal
ocorrência definitiva
Same translation with slightly different usage emphasis in formal documentation

Related Words

occurrencedefinitiveeventconclusiveincidenthappening

Related Idioms & Phrases

the definitive occurrence of the matter
once and for all
the decisive moment
the last straw
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