substantiated fact
[/ˌsʌbˈstænʃieɪtɪd ˈfækt/]
noun phrasepl: substantiated facts
fato comprovado
1. A fact that has been supported or proven by evidence, documentation, or credible testimony
The investigation revealed several substantiated facts that contradicted the initial report.
A investigação revelou vários fatos comprovados que contradiziam o relatório inicial.
2. Information or claims that have been verified and confirmed through reliable sources
Only substantiated facts should be included in academic research papers.
Apenas fatos comprovados devem ser incluídos em trabalhos de pesquisa acadêmica.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, substantiated facts ('fatos comprovados') are crucial for credibility. The term reflects the importance placed on evidence-based arguments in formal discourse, whether in courtrooms, universities, or professional settings. In the United States, this phrase is commonly used in journalism, law, and scientific research to distinguish reliable information from misinformation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
separate the wheat from the chaff (distinguish substantiated facts from speculation)
cut through the noise (identify substantiated facts amid conflicting claims)
get one's facts straight (ensure facts are substantiated and accurate)
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