qualified argument
[ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
nounpl: qualified arguments
argumento qualificado
1. An argument that is limited by conditions, exceptions, or reservations; a statement or position that is not absolute but rather nuanced with qualifying clauses
The witness provided a qualified argument for the defendant's innocence, noting that certain circumstances could change the conclusion.
A testemunha apresentou um argumento qualificado sobre a inocência do réu, observando que certas circunstâncias poderiam alterar a conclusão.
2. In logic and rhetoric, an argument that includes limiting conditions or acknowledgment of counterarguments rather than making an absolute claim
His qualified argument acknowledged both the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal.
Seu argumento qualificado reconheceu tanto os pontos fortes quanto os fracos da proposta.
3. A statement or position that meets certain criteria or standards, making it eligible for consideration or acceptance
Only a qualified argument supported by evidence will be considered in court.
Apenas um argumento qualificado apoiado por evidências será considerado em tribunal.
The term 'qualified argument' is widely used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It reflects a sophisticated approach to debate and discussion that values nuance and acknowledgment of complexity rather than absolutism. In Brazilian legal and academic traditions, the concept emphasizes the importance of well-reasoned positions supported by specific conditions or evidence.
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