original allegation
[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ə'leɪdʒeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: original allegations
alegação original
1. The first or initial claim, assertion, or accusation made by a party in a legal proceeding or dispute
The defendant challenged the original allegation that he had stolen company funds.
O réu contestou a alegação original de que ele havia roubado fundos da empresa.
2. In legal context, the primary charge or claim as initially presented before any amendments or modifications
The court dismissed the case because the original allegation lacked sufficient evidence.
O tribunal rejeitou o caso porque a alegação original carecia de provas suficientes.
3. The foundational assertion upon which a legal action is based
Despite subsequent claims, the original allegation remained the core of the plaintiff's case.
Apesar das alegações subsequentes, a alegação original permaneceu como o núcleo do caso do autor.
This term is primarily used in legal and judicial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal system (processo civil), the 'alegação original' refers to the initial claims presented in the 'petição inicial' (initial petition). Understanding this terminology is essential for anyone involved in litigation or legal proceedings in Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to the original allegation
stand by the original allegation
challenge the original allegation
prove the original allegation
amend the original allegation
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