first assertion
[/fɜːrst əˈsɜːrʃən/]
noun phrasepl: first assertions
primeira afirmação
1. The initial or primary statement made by someone claiming something to be true, often made without prior evidence or support
His first assertion was that he had never seen the document before.
Sua primeira afirmação foi que nunca havia visto o documento antes.
2. In legal or formal contexts, the opening claim or statement presented at the beginning of an argument or case
The lawyer's first assertion set the tone for the entire trial.
A primeira afirmação do advogado estabeleceu o tom para todo o julgamento.
3. In logic or debate, the initial proposition put forward for consideration or challenge
We must examine the first assertion before moving to subsequent arguments.
Devemos examinar a primeira afirmação antes de passar para argumentos subsequentes.
This term is commonly used in formal English-speaking contexts, particularly in law, academia, and structured debate. In Brazil, 'primeira afirmação' is employed in similar formal contexts and carries equivalent weight in legal proceedings and intellectual discourse. The phrase emphasizes the importance of initial claims and their role in establishing foundational arguments.
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