1. The initial or opening statement made by a person, organization, or entity, typically in response to an event or situation
The CEO's first statement after the scandal addressed the company's commitment to accountability.
A primeira declaração do CEO após o escândalo abordou o compromisso da empresa com a responsabilidade.
2. In legal or formal contexts, the initial testimony or formal communication presented at the beginning of proceedings
The defendant's first statement was carefully reviewed by the court.
A primeira declaração do réu foi cuidadosamente analisada pelo tribunal.