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main fact
[/meɪn fækt/]
noun
pl: main facts
fato principal
1.
The most important or central fact; the primary or chief factual element in a matter
The main fact of the case is that the defendant was not present at the scene.
O fato principal do caso é que o réu não estava presente no local.
2.
The fundamental truth or reality that forms the basis of an argument or discussion
The main fact remains that we need to reduce expenses.
O fato principal permanece que precisamos reduzir despesas.
Synonyms
principal fact
chief fact
key fact
central fact
primary fact
Antonyms
minor fact
insignificant fact
secondary fact
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fato principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fato principal
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
facto principal
Portuguese spelling uses 'facto' instead of 'fato'
Related Idioms & Phrases
the bottom line
the long and short of it
the crux of the matter
the bare facts
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