1. A particular or concrete subject, issue, or topic that is precisely defined and distinct from others
The lawyer focused on the specific matter of contract violations.
O advogado se concentrou na matéria específica das violações de contrato.
2. In legal contexts, a particular case or issue under consideration
We need to address this specific matter before proceeding further.
Precisamos abordar esta matéria específica antes de prosseguir.
3. A distinct point or detail relevant to a discussion or investigation
Let's not deviate from the specific matter at hand.
Não nos desviemos da matéria específica em questão.