justified assertion

[/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd əˈsɜːrʃən/]
noun phrasepl: justified assertions
afirmação justificada
1. A statement or claim that is supported by valid reasons, evidence, or logical grounds; a proposition claimed to be true and backed by sufficient justification
The scientist's justified assertion about climate change was based on decades of peer-reviewed research.
A afirmação justificada do cientista sobre mudanças climáticas foi baseada em décadas de pesquisa revisada por pares.
2. In epistemology and philosophy, a belief or claim that meets the criteria for being considered knowledge because it possesses adequate rational or evidential support
A justified assertion requires not only truth but also adequate epistemic grounding.
Uma afirmação justificada requer não apenas verdade, mas também fundamentação epistêmica adequada.
3. A confident declaration or statement made with proper reasoning or substantiation rather than mere opinion or speculation
His justified assertion regarding market trends was respected because of his extensive experience in finance.
Sua afirmação justificada sobre tendências de mercado foi respeitada devido à sua vasta experiência em finanças.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and professional contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in university philosophy departments and legal discourse where epistemological precision is valued. In the USA, it's common in epistemology courses, legal arguments, and scientific discourse emphasizing evidence-based reasoning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
justified claimwell-founded assertiongrounded statementsubstantiated claimreasoned assertionevidenced claim
Antonyms / Antônimos
unjustified assertionunfounded claimbaseless statementunsupported assertionunsubstantiated claim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
afirmação justificada
Standard term used in academic and philosophical contexts
São Paulo
asserção justificada
More formal philosophical term, commonly used in university settings
Portugal
asserção justificada
Preferred in formal and academic discourse; 'asserção' more common than 'afirmação' in philosophical contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
declaração fundamentada
Alternative, more colloquial expression used in everyday contexts

Related Words

justificationevidencereasoningepistemologywarranted beliefepistemic justificationrational groundssubstantiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

backed up by evidence
grounded in fact
well-reasoned argument
substantiated by proof
supported by data
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