material consequence
[məˈtɪriəl ˈkɑːnsɪkwens]
nounpl: material consequences
consequência material
1. A significant or important result or effect that has tangible, substantive impact on reality or circumstances
The court ruled that the defendant's actions had material consequences for the victim's livelihood.
O tribunal decidiu que as ações do réu tiveram consequências materiais para o sustento da vítima.
2. In law, a consequence that substantially affects the rights, obligations, or legal position of parties involved
The breach of contract resulted in material consequences that justified termination of the agreement.
O descumprimento do contrato resultou em consequências materiais que justificaram a rescisão do acordo.
3. A practical, concrete outcome or effect, as opposed to something theoretical or abstract
The policy changes had material consequences for thousands of workers in the region.
As mudanças de política tiveram consequências materiais para milhares de trabalhadores na região.
This term is predominantly used in legal, financial, and formal business contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it frequently appears in contract law, labor disputes, and constitutional law discussions. The phrase emphasizes the practical, real-world impact of actions or decisions rather than mere theoretical concerns.
Related Idioms & Phrases
with material consequences
without material consequence
material consequence of
suffer material consequences
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