official cause
[/əˈfɪʃəl kɔːz/]
noun phrasepl: official causes
causa oficial
1. The formally recognized or legally documented reason for an event, typically used in medical, legal, or administrative contexts
The official cause of death was listed as heart failure.
A causa oficial da morte foi registrada como insuficiência cardíaca.
2. The primary reason officially attributed to an incident, accident, or incident after investigation
The investigation determined that the official cause of the accident was mechanical failure.
A investigação determinou que a causa oficial do acidente foi falha mecânica.
3. The formal justification or explanation provided by authorities or officials for a decision or event
The official cause given for the policy change was budget constraints.
A causa oficial dada para a mudança de política foi limitações orçamentárias.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and American legal and medical systems. In Brazil, 'causa oficial' appears on death certificates (atestado de óbito) and official reports. The distinction between the official cause and the underlying or root cause is significant in forensic investigations and legal proceedings in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the official cause remains under investigation
according to the official cause
determine the official cause
list the official cause as
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