parallel argument
[ˈpærəlɛl ˈɑrɡjumənt]
nounpl: parallel arguments
argumento paralelo
1. A rhetorical or logical device where two or more similar situations, cases, or scenarios are presented side by side to support an argument or conclusion by demonstrating comparable reasoning or outcomes
The lawyer used a parallel argument to show that the two cases had similar circumstances and should be decided alike.
O advogado usou um argumento paralelo para demonstrar que os dois casos tinham circunstâncias semelhantes e deveriam ser decididos da mesma forma.
2. In law and debate, an argument that draws a comparison between a precedent case and the current case to establish a legal principle or support a position
His parallel argument drew comparisons to three previous court decisions to support his position.
Seu argumento paralelo fez comparações com três decisões judiciais anteriores para apoiar sua posição.
3. A simultaneous or concurrent line of reasoning that runs alongside another argument to provide additional support or context
The researcher developed a parallel argument about economic factors while maintaining the primary historical analysis.
O pesquisador desenvolveu um argumento paralelo sobre fatores econômicos enquanto mantinha a análise histórica principal.
The concept of parallel arguments is fundamental to both American legal tradition and Brazilian jurisprudence. In the United States, lawyers frequently employ parallel arguments when citing precedent cases (stare decisis). In Brazil, where the civil law tradition has historically dominated, parallel arguments are increasingly used in constitutional law and appellate proceedings. The term is most commonly encountered in academic, legal, and rhetorical contexts in both cultures.
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