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prova duvidosa

[ˈpɾɔ.və duˈvi.do.zə]
nounfemininepl: provas duvidosas
questionable evidence; dubious proof
1. Evidence or proof that is uncertain, unreliable, or open to doubt; proof that does not convincingly demonstrate the truth of a claim
The witness testimony was considered dubious evidence by the judge.
O testemunho da testemunha foi considerado uma prova duvidosa pelo juiz.
2. In legal contexts, evidence that is insufficient or questionable to establish guilt or innocence
The defense argued that the DNA evidence was questionable proof.
A defesa argumentou que a prova de DNA era uma prova duvidosa.
NYC Slang
shaky evidence; sketchy proof
Synonyms
prova fracaprova incertaprova questionávelprova controversaevidência duvidosa
Antonyms
prova convincenteprova incontestávelprova irrefutávelprova conclusivaprova clara

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova duvidosa
Standard usage in legal and general contexts
Portugal
prova duvidosa
Standard usage; may also use 'prova questionável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

prova que não prova
evidência na corda bamba
estar com a verdade em dúvida
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