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inconsistent testimony

[ɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt ˈtes.tə.moʊ.ni]
nounpl: inconsistent testimonies
testemunho inconsistente
1. A statement given under oath or affirmation that contains contradictions or conflicts with previously stated facts, other evidence, or the witness's own earlier statements
The defendant's inconsistent testimony undermined his credibility in court.
O testemunho inconsistente do réu prejudicou sua credibilidade no tribunal.
2. Evidence presented in legal proceedings that contradicts itself or differs significantly from other corroborating evidence
The judge disregarded the inconsistent testimony due to multiple contradictions.
O juiz desconsiderou o testemunho inconsistente devido às múltiplas contradições.
Synonyms
contradictory testimonyconflicting testimonydiscrepant testimonyunreliable testimony
Antonyms
consistent testimonycorroborated testimonyreliable testimonycoherent testimony

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testemunho inconsistente
Standard legal term used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
testemunho contraditório
Common alternative in legal documents
Portugal
testemunho incoerente
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system
Rio de Janeiro
testemunho conflitante
Alternative usage in judicial proceedings

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught in a lie
blow holes in testimony
credibility gap
tell a different story
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