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fixed interpretation

[FIKSED in-tur-pruh-TAY-shuhn]
nounpl: fixed interpretations
interpretação fixa
1. A definitive or established meaning assigned to something that does not change or allow for alternative understandings
The contract has a fixed interpretation that both parties must follow.
O contrato possui uma interpretação fixa que ambas as partes devem seguir.
2. In linguistics or semiotics, a meaning that is stable and does not vary with context or perspective
In formal logic, we often work with fixed interpretations of symbols.
Em lógica formal, frequentemente trabalhamos com interpretações fixas de símbolos.
3. A rigid or inflexible understanding of a text, rule, or concept
The judge rejected a fixed interpretation of the law in favor of contextual analysis.
O juiz rejeitou uma interpretação fixa da lei em favor de uma análise contextual.
Synonyms
definitive interpretationrigid interpretationestablished meaningliteral interpretation
Antonyms
flexible interpretationvariable interpretationcontextual interpretationopen interpretation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interpretação fixa
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts
São Paulo
interpretação fixa
Common in business and legal documents
Portugal
interpretação fixa
Used similarly in formal and academic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the letter of the law
take something at face value
read between the lines (antonym)
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