material factor
[məˈtɪriəl ˈfæktər]
nounpl: material factors
fator material
1. An important or significant element, circumstance, or consideration that substantially affects an outcome, decision, or legal determination
The material factor in the court's decision was the defendant's prior criminal history.
O fator material na decisão do tribunal foi o histórico criminal anterior do réu.
2. In law and contracts, a fact or circumstance of such importance that it would influence a reasonable person's judgment or actions
Non-disclosure of a material factor in the insurance application constitutes fraud.
A não divulgação de um fator material na solicitação de seguro constitui fraude.
3. In business and finance, a key element that significantly impacts performance, valuation, or risk assessment
Market volatility is a material factor that investors must consider when planning their portfolios.
A volatilidade do mercado é um fator material que os investidores devem considerar ao planejar suas carteiras.
This term is predominantly used in legal, financial, and formal business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In American law, 'material factor' is crucial in contract disputes, disclosure requirements, and liability cases. In Brazilian legal system (sistema jurídico brasileiro), it carries similar weight in civil law proceedings and regulatory compliance. The concept is fundamental to concepts of 'materiality' in auditing and financial reporting standards used internationally, including by Brazilian companies following IFRS standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a material factor in the equation
material factor in decision-making
material factor that tipped the scales
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