justified claim
[/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd kleɪm/]
noun phrasepl: justified claims
reclamação justificada
1. A demand or assertion of a right or entitlement that is supported by valid reasons, evidence, or moral/legal grounds
The employee filed a justified claim for unpaid wages after providing documentation of hours worked.
O funcionário apresentou uma reclamação justificada por salários não pagos após fornecer documentação das horas trabalhadas.
2. In legal contexts, a complaint or claim that has adequate foundation in fact and law
The court found that the plaintiff had a justified claim to the inheritance.
O tribunal constatou que o autor tinha uma reclamação justificada sobre a herança.
3. A legitimate grievance or complaint based on reasonable grounds
Her justified claim about workplace discrimination was taken seriously by HR.
Sua reclamação justificada sobre discriminação no trabalho foi levada a sério pelo departamento de RH.
In Brazilian legal and labor contexts, a 'justified claim' (reclamação justificada) is an important concept in worker protections and consumer rights. Brazilian labor courts frequently evaluate whether claims are properly substantiated. In the USA, this term is commonly used in employment law, insurance disputes, and consumer protection cases. The phrase emphasizes the importance of evidence and legal grounds in supporting one's position.
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