immaterial facts

[/ˌɪməˈtɪriəl ˈfækts/]
noun phrase
fatos imateriais
1. Facts or information that are not relevant, important, or essential to a legal case, argument, or decision
The defendant's personal preferences were considered immaterial facts and were excluded from the trial.
As preferências pessoais do réu foram consideradas fatos imateriais e foram excluídas do julgamento.
2. In legal context, evidence or information that does not affect the outcome or merit of a case
The witness testified about immaterial facts that had no bearing on the central issue.
A testemunha testemunhou sobre fatos imateriais que não tinham relação com a questão central.
This is a specialized legal term commonly used in both American and Brazilian legal systems. In court proceedings, distinguishing between material and immaterial facts is crucial for determining what evidence is admissible. The term is formal and technical, primarily used by lawyers, judges, and legal professionals in formal legal documents and courtroom arguments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irrelevant factsinsignificant factsinconsequential factsnon-essential factstrivial facts
Antonyms / Antônimos
material factsrelevant factsessential factssignificant factssubstantive facts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatos imateriais
Common legal and formal usage
São Paulo
fatos irrelevantes
Alternative formal term used in legal circles
Portugal
fatos imateriais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in legal contexts
USA Legal English
immaterial facts
Standard term in American jurisprudence and courtroom procedure

Related Words

materialityrelevanceevidencelegal proceedingsadmissibilityprobative value

Related Idioms & Phrases

immaterial to the case
immaterial evidence
of no material consequence
neither here nor there
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