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reliable evidence

[rɪˈlaɪəbl ˈɛvɪdəns]
noun phrase
prova confiável
1. Evidence that is trustworthy, dependable, and can be consistently verified; information that is credible and suitable for supporting claims or conclusions in legal, scientific, or factual contexts
The detective presented reliable evidence that proved the suspect's innocence.
O detetive apresentou prova confiável que provou a inocência do suspeito.
2. Information or documentation that has been authenticated and can be considered factually accurate and dependable
Scientific experiments require reliable evidence to support hypotheses.
Experimentos científicos requerem prova confiável para apoiar hipóteses.
Synonyms
credible evidencetrustworthy evidencesolid evidenceconvincing evidenceauthenticated evidence
Antonyms
unreliable evidencequestionable evidencedubious evidencefalse evidencecircumstantial evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova confiável
Most common usage in legal and general contexts
São Paulo
prova confiável / evidência sólida
Both terms are used interchangeably in formal contexts
Portugal
prova fiável / prova confiável
Both 'fiável' and 'confiável' are acceptable; 'fiável' is more traditional

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold up in court
stand up to scrutiny
beyond a shadow of a doubt
prima facie evidence
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