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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tangible effectsphysical consequencesreal impactsubstantial resultsconcrete outcomes
Antonyms / Antônimos
immaterial effectsintangible consequencesabstract resultstheoretical impact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
efeitos materiais
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
efeitos materiais / bens materiais
Common in business and legal documents
Portugal
efeitos materiais / consequências materiais
Formal legal usage; may also use 'consequências concretas'

Related Words

material consequencematerial damagematerial breachpersonal effectstangible propertymaterial evidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

material effects on someone's life
have material effects
material effects of inflation
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