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.
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