dismissed argument
[dɪˈsmɪst ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
noun phrasepl: dismissed arguments
argumento rejeitado
1. An argument that has been rejected, disregarded, or considered invalid by someone in a discussion or debate
His dismissed argument about cost savings was never properly addressed by the committee.
O seu argumento rejeitado sobre economia de custos nunca foi adequadamente abordado pelo comitê.
2. A claim or point that is overlooked or not given serious consideration in a conversation or formal proceeding
The dismissed argument from the opposing counsel was later proven to be legally sound.
O argumento rejeitado do advogado adversário foi posteriormente comprovado como juridicamente válido.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'dismissed argument' is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional debates. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the importance of formal argumentation in legal proceedings and university discourse. In the USA, particularly in NYC, it's frequently used in courtrooms, boardrooms, and political discussions. The phrase carries implications of dismissiveness or disrespect when an argument is summarily rejected without thorough consideration.
NYC Slang
shot down argument
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →