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material facts

[/məˈtɪəriəl ˈfækts/]
noun
fatos materiais
1. In law, facts that are significant, relevant, and essential to a case or legal proceeding; facts that could influence the outcome or decision
The court determined that the witness's testimony about the material facts of the accident was crucial to the verdict.
O tribunal determinou que o testemunho da testemunha sobre os fatos materiais do acidente era crucial para a sentença.
2. Information or circumstances that are substantially important or make a significant difference in a given situation
The material facts regarding the defendant's whereabouts were disputed by both parties.
Os fatos materiais sobre o paradeiro do réu foram contestados por ambas as partes.
Synonyms
essential factsrelevant factssubstantive factspertinent factscrucial facts
Antonyms
immaterial factsirrelevant factsminor detailsinconsequential facts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatos materiais
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Portugal
factos relevantes or fatos materiais
Legal terminology; 'factos' is the traditional spelling in Portugal
General English-Portuguese Legal
fatos substanciais
Alternative formal translation emphasizing substantive nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

in dispute of material facts
question of material fact
material fact in issue
adjudication of material facts
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