prova substancial
[ˈpɾɔ.vɐ sʊb.stɐ̃ˈsjaɫ]
nounfemininepl: provas substanciais
substantial evidence
1. Evidence that is significant, material, and capable of supporting a legal claim or conviction; evidence that goes to the heart of a matter rather than being merely peripheral or circumstantial
The court ruled that the testimony provided substantial evidence to support the plaintiff's case.
O tribunal decidiu que o testemunho forneceu prova substancial para apoiar o caso do autor.
2. In legal proceedings, evidence of considerable importance that can reasonably satisfy the burden of proof
The prosecution presented substantial evidence linking the defendant to the crime scene.
A promotoria apresentou prova substancial ligando o réu ao local do crime.
3. Evidence that is not trivial or minimal but has real weight and significance in determining facts
Without substantial evidence, the judge cannot make a binding decision.
Sem prova substancial, o juiz não pode tomar uma decisão vinculativa.
This is a technical legal term primarily used in Brazilian and Portuguese judicial systems. It is essential in criminal and civil law proceedings, where the weight of substantial evidence determines court decisions. The concept reflects the importance placed on material facts over mere allegations in the Portuguese-speaking legal tradition.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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apresentar prova substancial
carecer de prova substancial
basear-se em prova substancial
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