false references
[/fɔːls ˈrɛfərənsɪz/]
nounpl: false references
referências falsas
1. Inaccurate, misleading, or fabricated citations, sources, or attributions that are presented as authentic
The academic paper was retracted due to false references that did not support the author's claims.
O artigo acadêmico foi retratado devido às referências falsas que não apoiavam as afirmações do autor.
2. Incorrect or non-existent sources cited in a document, bibliography, or argument to deceive readers
The student was expelled for submitting a thesis filled with false references.
O estudante foi expulso por apresentar uma tese repleta de referências falsas.
3. In legal or professional contexts, misrepresentations or forged documentation used as evidence
The defendant's credibility was undermined by the false references in his employment history.
A credibilidade do réu foi prejudicada pelas referências falsas em seu histórico de emprego.
In both Brazilian and American academic culture, false references are considered a serious violation of academic integrity and ethics. In Brazil, the term 'referências falsas' is formally discussed in academic misconduct policies. In the USA, this is increasingly monitored through plagiarism detection software and background verification processes. False references can result in expulsion from academic institutions, termination from employment, or legal consequences in professional contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed with false references
citing from thin air
making up sources
pulling references out of thin air
fake it till you make it (pejorative context)
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