objective obscurity
[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv əbˈskjʊrəti/]
noun phrase
obscuridade objetiva
1. A lack of clarity or ambiguity in the actual facts, circumstances, or external reality of a situation, independent of subjective perception
The objective obscurity of the contract's terms made it difficult for either party to understand their obligations.
A obscuridade objetiva dos termos do contrato dificultou a compreensão das obrigações por ambas as partes.
2. In epistemology and philosophy, a condition where the factual state of affairs itself is unclear, vague, or indeterminate
The objective obscurity of quantum phenomena challenged classical physics assumptions.
A obscuridade objetiva dos fenômenos quânticos desafiou as suposições da física clássica.
3. In legal or technical contexts, ambiguity that exists in the document, specification, or matter itself rather than in interpretation
Due to objective obscurity in the patent application, the examiner requested clarification.
Devido à obscuridade objetiva da solicitação de patente, o examinador solicitou esclarecimentos.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and philosophical discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal contexts, it is distinguished from 'obscuridade subjetiva' to clarify whether ambiguity stems from the document itself or from interpretation difficulties. The phrase reflects a significant concept in contract law and epistemology across both Portuguese and English-speaking legal systems.
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