determinate result
[/dɪˈtɜːrmənət rɪˈzʌlt/]
noun phrasepl: determinate results
resultado determinado
1. A final, conclusive, or definite outcome that is clearly established and not subject to further change or ambiguity
The court reached a determinate result after reviewing all the evidence presented by both parties.
O tribunal chegou a um resultado determinado após revisar todas as evidências apresentadas por ambas as partes.
2. In mathematics and logic, a specific outcome or solution that can be precisely calculated or proven
The algorithm was designed to produce a determinate result in all cases.
O algoritmo foi projetado para produzir um resultado determinado em todos os casos.
3. In sentencing, a fixed and definite prison term as opposed to an indeterminate sentence
The judge imposed a determinate result of 10 years imprisonment.
O juiz impôs uma pena determinada de 10 anos de prisão.
This term is frequently used in legal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears regularly in judicial decisions and legal documentation. In the USA, it has specific meaning in criminal law regarding sentencing guidelines, contrasting with 'indeterminate sentences.' The phrase reflects a preference for clarity and definitiveness in legal proceedings across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach a determinate result
achieve a determinate result
produce a determinate result
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