opposing facts
[əˈpoʊzɪŋ fækts]
noun phrase
fatos contraditórios
1. facts that contradict each other or present conflicting information
The two witnesses presented opposing facts about what happened at the scene.
As duas testemunhas apresentaram fatos contraditórios sobre o que aconteceu no local.
2. evidence or information that conflicts with or refutes other evidence
The lawyer used opposing facts to challenge the prosecution's narrative.
O advogado usou fatos contraditórios para contestar a narrativa da acusação.
3. factual statements that stand in direct contradiction to one another
When examining the data, we found several opposing facts that needed clarification.
Ao examinar os dados, encontramos vários fatos contraditórios que precisavam de esclarecimento.
This term is frequently used in legal, journalistic, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese legal documents, 'fatos contraditórios' is standard terminology. The concept is particularly important in litigation and investigative journalism where establishing which facts are accurate is crucial.
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