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imposed conclusion

[ɪmˈpoʊzd kənˈkluːʒən]
nounpl: imposed conclusions
conclusão imposta
1. A conclusion that is forced upon someone or a situation without proper logical justification or consent; an ending or resolution that is externally dictated rather than naturally derived
The judge's imposed conclusion ignored the evidence presented by the defense.
A conclusão imposta pelo juiz ignorou as evidências apresentadas pela defesa.
2. In logic or rhetoric, a conclusion stated as fact without adequate premises or argumentation to support it
The speaker's imposed conclusion that all immigrants are criminals lacked any factual basis.
A conclusão imposta do palestrante de que todos os imigrantes são criminosos carecia de qualquer base factual.
Synonyms
forced conclusionpredetermined conclusionarbitrary conclusionunsubstantiated conclusion
Antonyms
logical conclusionnatural conclusionderived conclusionreasoned conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão imposta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão forçada
Alternative common usage emphasizing force or coercion
Portugal
conclusão imposta
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
reach a conclusion
draw a conclusion
foregone conclusion
conclusion in the offing
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