revised assertion
[rɪˈvaɪzd əˈsɜrʃən]
nounpl: revised assertions
afirmação revisada
1. A statement or claim that has been reconsidered, corrected, or modified from its original form
After reviewing the evidence, the witness provided a revised assertion about what happened that night.
Após revisar as evidências, a testemunha forneceu uma afirmação revisada sobre o que aconteceu naquela noite.
2. In legal or academic contexts, a restatement or correction of a previously made claim or position
The defendant's revised assertion contradicted their earlier testimony in court.
A afirmação revisada do réu contradisse seu depoimento anterior no tribunal.
3. An updated or amended declaration, often made to correct errors or incorporate new information
The company issued a revised assertion regarding their financial projections for the coming year.
A empresa emitiu uma afirmação revisada sobre suas projeções financeiras para o ano que vem.
This term is predominantly used in formal contexts such as law, academia, journalism, and corporate communication. In Brazil, it reflects the importance placed on accuracy and correction in official statements. In the USA, it is commonly used in legal proceedings and journalistic corrections. The phrase emphasizes accountability and transparency when prior statements need modification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to revise one's assertion
a revised assertion of facts
in light of revised assertions
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