proposed argument
[/prəˈpoʊzd ˈɑːrɡjumənt/]
noun phrasepl: proposed arguments
argumento proposto
1. An argument or line of reasoning that is presented or suggested for consideration, typically in academic, legal, or rhetorical contexts
The lawyer presented a proposed argument that challenged the validity of the evidence.
O advogado apresentou um argumento proposto que questionava a validade da prova.
2. A tentative or preliminary argument offered as a basis for discussion or debate
The proposed argument in the research paper needs further empirical support.
O argumento proposto no artigo de pesquisa precisa de mais apoio empírico.
3. In logic and philosophy, a thesis or assertion put forward for examination and critique
The philosopher's proposed argument about consciousness sparked considerable debate.
O argumento proposto do filósofo sobre consciência provocou considerable debate.
This term is prevalent in academic discourse in both Brazilian and American English-speaking contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in university debates, legal proceedings, and media discussions. The phrase emphasizes the provisional or presentational nature of an argument, suggesting it is open to scrutiny and response rather than established fact.
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