major assertions
[ˈmeɪdʒər əˈsɜrʃənz]
noun phrase
afirmações principais
1. Strong or significant claims or statements presented as true without necessarily providing proof
The report made several major assertions about climate change impacts.
O relatório fez várias afirmações principais sobre os impactos das mudanças climáticas.
2. Key arguments or positions put forward in academic, legal, or professional discourse
The lawyer's major assertions were challenged during cross-examination.
As afirmações principais do advogado foram contestadas durante o contra-interrogatório.
3. Fundamental claims that form the basis of a theory, hypothesis, or thesis
The study's major assertions require further empirical validation.
As afirmações principais do estudo requerem validação empírica adicional.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'major assertions' is primarily used in formal settings such as academic papers, legal proceedings, business presentations, and journalistic reporting. It carries an implication that while these claims are important, they may be subject to verification or debate.
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