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formal statements

[ˈfɔːrməl ˈsteɪtmənts]
nounpl: formal statements
declarações formais
1. Official or legally binding declarations made in a ceremonial or official manner, following established protocols and procedures
The witness provided formal statements to the court during the trial.
A testemunha apresentou declarações formais ao tribunal durante o julgamento.
2. Written or spoken expressions of facts, opinions, or positions presented with an official tone and structure
The company issued formal statements regarding the merger.
A empresa emitiu declarações formais sobre a fusão.
3. Official communications or announcements made by government, institutions, or organizations
The president made formal statements about the new policy.
O presidente fez declarações formais sobre a nova política.
Synonyms
official statementsformal declarationsofficial announcementsformal pronouncements
Antonyms
informal remarkscasual commentsoff-the-record statementsunofficial statements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declarações formais
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
declarações formais
Common in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
declarações formais
Standard usage in official contexts
Portugal
declarações formais
Standard usage in Portuguese; may also use 'afirmações formais' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the record
make an official statement
for the record
state for the record
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