established evidence

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈɛvɪdəns/]
noun phrase
prova estabelecida
1. Evidence that has been proven, confirmed, or verified through reliable sources, testimony, or documentation
The established evidence showed that the defendant was at the crime scene.
A prova estabelecida mostrou que o réu estava no local do crime.
2. Facts or documentation that are widely accepted and recognized as valid in legal, scientific, or academic contexts
Based on established evidence, the theory has been accepted by the scientific community.
Com base em provas estabelecidas, a teoria foi aceita pela comunidade científica.
3. Information that has withstood scrutiny and verification procedures
The court relied on established evidence rather than hearsay.
O tribunal se apoiou em provas estabelecidas em vez de boatos.
The term is predominantly used in legal and academic discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian courts (Poder Judiciário), established evidence is crucial in jury trials and judicial proceedings. In the USA, it carries significant weight in both criminal and civil litigation. The concept reflects the importance of verifiable facts in adversarial legal systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
verified evidenceproven factsdocumented proofsubstantiated evidencecorroborated testimony
Antonyms / Antônimos
unverified evidencedisputed evidencealleged evidenceinconclusive evidencecircumstantial evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
prova estabelecida
Most common term in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prova estabelecida
Standard usage in courts and legal proceedings
São Paulo
prova estabelecida
Preferred in business and legal documentation
Portugal
prova estabelecida
Similar usage, though may use 'prova fundamentada' as alternative

Related Words

evidenceproofdocumentationtestimonyverificationsubstantiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond a shadow of a doubt
ironclad evidence
smoking gun
case closed
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