necessary footnotes
[ˈnɛsəˌsɛri ˈfʊtˌnoʊts]
noun phrasepl: necessary footnotes
notas de rodapé necessárias
1. Explanatory notes placed at the bottom of a page or end of a document that are essential for understanding the main text or providing required citations
The academic paper included necessary footnotes explaining technical terminology and citing primary sources.
O artigo acadêmico incluía notas de rodapé necessárias explicando terminologia técnica e citando fontes primárias.
2. Supplementary information that must be included for clarification, legal compliance, or proper attribution
The contract contained several necessary footnotes regarding payment terms and conditions.
O contrato continha várias notas de rodapé necessárias a respeito dos termos e condições de pagamento.
In Brazilian academic and professional writing, necessary footnotes are considered an important element of formal documentation and citation practices, reflecting the influence of European academic traditions. In the USA, the use of footnotes versus endnotes is often style-dependent (Chicago, APA, MLA formats), but 'necessary' footnotes are universally understood as those required for proper attribution and clarity.
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