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stated opposition

[/ˈsteɪtɪd ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: stated oppositions
oposição declarada
1. Explicit or formally expressed disagreement or resistance to something
The senator's stated opposition to the bill was made clear in her public statement.
A oposição declarada da senadora ao projeto de lei foi deixada clara em sua declaração pública.
2. A position or stance that has been formally announced or officially communicated
Despite his stated opposition to the merger, he voted in favor of it.
Apesar de sua oposição declarada à fusão, ele votou a favor.
Synonyms
expressed oppositiondeclared oppositionformal oppositionpublic opposition
Antonyms
tacit agreementimplicit supportundeclared position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oposição declarada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
oposição manifesta
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
oposição declarada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the record opposition
go on record with opposition
make one's opposition known
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