1. An important or meaningful piece of information or occurrence that has relevance or consequence in a particular context
The significant fact that he was absent on that day proved crucial to the investigation.
O fato significativo de que ele estava ausente naquele dia provou ser crucial para a investigação.
2. In legal or formal contexts, an event or detail of substantial importance that affects judgment or decision-making
The court considered the significant fact of the defendant's prior conviction.
O tribunal considerou o fato significativo da condenação anterior do réu.