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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pardonable errorforgivable mistakeunderstandable errorreasonable mistakevenial error
Antonyms / Antônimos
inexcusable errorunpardonable mistakeindefensible errorgross error

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
erro desculpável
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
erro desculpável / erro perdoável
Both terms are widely used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
erro desculpável
Preferred in business and legal documentation
Portugal
erro desculpável / erro justificável
Portuguese variant may occasionally use 'justificável' in legal contexts

Related Words

mistakenegligenceoversightmitigating circumstancesreasonable doubt

Related Idioms & Phrases

to err is human
honest mistake
learning curve
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