original assertion
[əˈrɪdʒənəl əˈsɜrʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: original assertions / asserções originais
asserção original
1. The initial claim or statement made by a person, especially one that serves as the basis for further discussion, argument, or legal proceedings
The defendant challenged the original assertion made by the witness in court.
O réu contestou a asserção original feita pela testemunha em tribunal.
2. A foundational or primary declaration or affirmation of fact or belief that has not been modified or retracted
Despite new evidence, the scientist maintained her original assertion about the experiment's results.
Apesar das novas evidências, a cientista manteve sua asserção original sobre os resultados do experimento.
3. In logic or rhetoric, the first or primary statement from which subsequent arguments are developed
The original assertion must be clearly defined before proceeding with the debate.
A asserção original deve ser claramente definida antes de prosseguir com o debate.
This term is predominantly used in formal, academic, legal, and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal documents, academic papers, and formal debates. The phrase emphasizes the importance of initial claims as foundational elements in argumentation and dispute resolution.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to one's original assertion
stand by the original assertion
challenge the original assertion
contest the original assertion
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