excusable error
[ɪkˈskjuːzəbəl ˈɛrər]
noun phrasepl: excusable errors
erro desculpável
1. A mistake or inaccuracy that can be forgiven or justified because it is understandable, minor, or results from reasonable circumstances
The student's calculation error was considered excusable because the problem was extremely complex.
O erro de cálculo do aluno foi considerado desculpável porque o problema era extremamente complexo.
2. In legal contexts, an error that does not result in liability or penalty due to mitigating factors or reasonable cause
The judge ruled that the omission was an excusable error given the circumstances of the case.
O juiz determinou que a omissão era um erro desculpável dadas as circunstâncias do caso.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, the concept of 'erro desculpável' is important in both civil and labor law, where certain errors can be overlooked if circumstances warrant it. In American contexts, this term is frequently used in legal proceedings to reduce liability or penalties, reflecting the legal principle that not all errors are punishable if they result from reasonable conduct.
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