secondary declaration
[/ˌsɛkənderi dɛkləˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: secondary declarations
declaração secundária
1. A formal statement or announcement made after an initial declaration, typically providing additional information, clarification, or support to a primary declaration
The witness provided a secondary declaration to clarify points raised in the initial testimony.
A testemunha apresentou uma declaração secundária para esclarecer pontos levantados no depoimento inicial.
2. In legal contexts, a supplementary affidavit or sworn statement that follows the main declaration
The court accepted the secondary declaration as supporting evidence for the primary motion.
O tribunal aceitou a declaração secundária como prova de apoio para a moção principal.
3. A statement of less importance or priority compared to a primary declaration
The secondary declaration addressed minor points not covered in the main statement.
A declaração secundária abordou pontos menores não cobertos na declaração principal.
Secondary declarations are particularly important in Brazilian and Anglo-American legal systems, where they serve to strengthen cases by providing additional sworn testimony or clarification. In Brazil's formal legal procedures, secondary declarations (declarações secundárias) are often required as part of civil and criminal proceedings to ensure comprehensive documentation of facts and circumstances.
Related Idioms & Phrases
file a secondary declaration
issue a secondary declaration
support with a secondary declaration
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