1. A matter, issue, or subject that has been explicitly expressed, declared, or set forth in words
The stated matter of the meeting was to discuss budget allocations.
A matéria declarada da reunião era discutir alocações orçamentárias.
2. In legal contexts, an issue that has been formally presented or stipulated
The court addressed the stated matter without deviation from the original claim.
O tribunal abordou a matéria declarada sem desvio da ação original.