invalidated argument
[ɪnˈvælɪdeɪtɪd ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
noun phrasepl: invalidated arguments
argumento invalidado
1. An argument or reasoning that has been proven false, flawed, or no longer valid due to contradictory evidence or logical fallacy
The prosecutor's argument was invalidated when new DNA evidence emerged.
O argumento do promotor foi invalidado quando novas evidências de DNA surgiram.
2. In logic and debate, a claim or line of reasoning that fails to meet standards of validity due to structural or evidential defects
His invalidated argument relied on a false premise that nobody could verify.
Seu argumento invalidado dependia de uma premissa falsa que ninguém podia verificar.
3. In programming or formal systems, an argument or parameter that does not meet required specifications or constraints
The function returned an error because it received an invalidated argument.
A função retornou um erro porque recebeu um argumento inválido.
In both Brazilian and American legal, academic, and business contexts, this term is critical to debates and formal discussions. In Brazil, it's frequently used in judicial proceedings and university debates. In the USA, it's common in legal arguments, scientific discourse, and political debate. The phrase emphasizes the importance of evidence-based reasoning in professional communication.
NYC Slang
busted argument / weak sauce argument
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