recognized argument
[/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd ˈɑrɡjumənt/]
noun phrasepl: recognized arguments
argumento reconhecido
1. An argument or point that is widely accepted, acknowledged, or accepted as valid by relevant authorities, experts, or the general public
The judge considered it a recognized argument in constitutional law that citizens have freedom of speech.
O juiz considerou um argumento reconhecido no direito constitucional que os cidadãos têm liberdade de expressão.
2. In logic or debate, a line of reasoning that is formally accepted or validated within a specific field or discipline
The existence of climate change is a recognized argument in the scientific community.
A existência das mudanças climáticas é um argumento reconhecido pela comunidade científica.
3. A claim or position that has been formally acknowledged or established as legitimate in academic, legal, or professional contexts
That precedent serves as a recognized argument for the defendant's case.
Esse precedente serve como um argumento reconhecido para o caso do réu.
This term is predominantly used in formal contexts such as law, academia, and professional debate in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal arguments and academic papers. The phrase emphasizes consensus and legitimacy within specific professional communities, reflecting the importance of established precedent and scholarly consensus in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a recognized argument
stand on recognized arguments
rely on a recognized argument
cite recognized arguments
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