initial allegation
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ə'lɛdʒeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: initial allegations
alegação inicial
1. The first formal claim or assertion made against someone or something, typically in a legal or official context, before investigation or trial
The initial allegation against the defendant was that he had embezzled company funds.
A alegação inicial contra o réu era que ele havia desviado fundos da empresa.
2. An opening statement or charge presented at the beginning of a legal proceeding or investigation
The prosecutor presented the initial allegation during the preliminary hearing.
O promotor apresentou a alegação inicial durante a audiência preliminar.
This is primarily legal terminology used in both American and Brazilian judicial systems. In Brazil, 'alegação inicial' is a formal term used in the civil procedural code (Código de Processo Civil) to describe the plaintiff's opening statement. In the USA, it carries similar weight in criminal and civil proceedings. The term reflects the importance of proper documentation and formal charges in both legal systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make an initial allegation against someone
the initial allegation sticks
unsubstantiated initial allegation
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