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.
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