incontestability
[/ˌɪnkənˌtɛstəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: incontestabilities
incontestabilidade
1. the quality or state of being impossible to dispute, challenge, or deny; beyond question or doubt
The incontestability of the evidence made it clear that he was guilty.
A incontestabilidade da evidência deixou claro que ele era culpado.
2. in law, the fact that a claim or right cannot be contested after a certain period of time
After two years, the life insurance policy reached incontestability.
Após dois anos, a apólice de seguro de vida atingiu a incontestabilidade.
3. the characteristic of being undeniable or irrefutable
The incontestability of scientific facts is fundamental to modern research.
A incontestabilidade dos fatos científicos é fundamental para a pesquisa moderna.
In Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems, 'incontestabilidade' is a well-established term, particularly in insurance law where it refers to the period after which an insurance policy cannot be challenged. In the United States, the term is commonly used in insurance contracts, where an 'incontestability clause' typically allows insurers to contest claims only within a specified timeframe (usually 2 years). The concept reflects legal protections for both insurers and policyholders.
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