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outright declaration

[/ˈaʊt.raɪt ˌdɛk.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: outright declarations
declaração categórica
1. A clear, unambiguous, and complete statement made without reservation or qualification
The president made an outright declaration of war against the neighboring nation.
O presidente fez uma declaração categórica de guerra contra a nação vizinha.
2. An explicit and unequivocal announcement or assertion of fact or intention
Her outright declaration of innocence convinced the jury.
Sua declaração categórica de inocência convenceu o júri.
Synonyms
explicit statementunambiguous declarationcategorical assertiondefinitive announcementclear pronouncement
Antonyms
ambiguous statementvague declarationqualified statementimplied assertion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração categórica
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
declaração clara e direta
Alternative phrasing emphasizing directness
Portugal
declaração inequívoca
Common in European Portuguese; emphasizes unambiguity

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make an outright declaration
outright declaration of support
outright declaration of intent
an outright declaration of war
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