material effects
[məˈtɪriəl ɪˈfɛkts]
noun
efeitos materiais
1. Tangible physical consequences or results that can be measured, observed, or experienced in the real world
The new policy had material effects on the company's productivity.
A nova política teve efeitos materiais na produtividade da empresa.
2. Physical possessions, belongings, or goods of value; personal property
After the disaster, survivors tried to recover their material effects.
Após o desastre, os sobreviventes tentaram recuperar seus efeitos materiais.
3. In law, substantial or significant consequences that have practical impact or legal relevance
The contract violation had material effects on both parties' financial obligations.
A violação do contrato teve efeitos materiais nas obrigações financeiras de ambas as partes.
The term 'material effects' is commonly used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking legal, business, and insurance contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in insurance claims, contract law, and business reports. The phrase emphasizes the distinction between concrete, measurable impacts versus theoretical or abstract consequences.
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