identifying statement
[/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: identifying statements
declaração de identificação
1. A formal statement that provides specific information to identify a person, object, or entity for official or legal purposes
The witness provided an identifying statement to the police describing the suspect's appearance.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração de identificação à polícia descrevendo a aparência do suspeito.
2. A document or verbal declaration used to confirm the identity of an individual in legal, administrative, or security contexts
An identifying statement was required at the airport security checkpoint.
Uma declaração de identificação foi exigida no ponto de controle de segurança do aeroporto.
3. In linguistics or logic, a proposition that serves to establish or confirm the identity of something
The identifying statement 'The author of Hamlet is William Shakespeare' clarifies the identity of the subject.
A declaração de identificação 'O autor de Hamlet é William Shakespeare' esclarece a identidade do sujeito.
This term is commonly used in official and legal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's frequently used in police investigations and legal proceedings. In the U.S., it appears in witness statements, court proceedings, and security protocols. The phrase carries formal, official weight in both cultures and is typically associated with law enforcement, judiciary, or administrative processes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make an identifying statement
to provide an identifying statement
to sign an identifying statement
to give a formal identifying statement
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