irrelevant factor
[ɪˈreləvənt ˈfæktər]
noun phrasepl: irrelevant factors
fator irrelevante
1. An element, circumstance, or consideration that has no bearing on or importance to a decision, argument, or situation; something that does not affect the outcome or validity of a matter
The defendant's personal wealth is an irrelevant factor in determining guilt or innocence in this criminal case.
A riqueza pessoal do réu é um fator irrelevante para determinar culpa ou inocência neste caso criminal.
2. In logic, mathematics, or reasoning: information or data that does not contribute to the conclusion or solution
When solving this mathematical problem, the color of the paper is an irrelevant factor.
Ao resolver este problema matemático, a cor do papel é um fator irrelevante.
In both Brazilian and American legal and academic contexts, identifying irrelevant factors is crucial for rigorous argumentation and logical reasoning. Brazilian Portuguese legal discourse frequently uses this phrase in courtroom arguments and written decisions. In American English, speakers often prefer the idiom 'red herring' or the phrase 'beside the point' in casual conversation, while 'irrelevant factor' is more common in formal legal and academic writing.
NYC Slang
it doesn't matter / not the point / beside the point / a red herring
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