substantiated reply

[/ˌsʌbˈstænʃieɪtɪd rɪˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: substantiated replies
resposta fundamentada
1. A response or answer that is supported by evidence, facts, or logical reasoning; a reply backed up by proof or documentation
The attorney demanded a substantiated reply to the allegations before proceeding with the case.
O advogado exigiu uma resposta fundamentada sobre as acusações antes de prosseguir com o caso.
2. An official or formal response that provides supporting documentation or verification
The company provided a substantiated reply to the regulatory inquiry with all necessary documentation.
A empresa forneceu uma resposta fundamentada à investigação regulatória com toda a documentação necessária.
This term is widely used in formal legal, academic, and business settings in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, providing a 'resposta fundamentada' is considered essential in formal disputes, regulatory matters, and official correspondence. In American legal practice, substantiated replies are required in discovery processes and formal inquiries. The phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on evidence-based communication and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
documented responseevidence-based replyverified responsesupported answerjustified reply
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsubstantiated replybaseless responseunsupported answervague replyspeculative response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta fundamentada
Standard term used in legal, academic, and business contexts
São Paulo
resposta embasada
Alternative used frequently in corporate and legal documents
Portugal
resposta fundamentada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in formal correspondence
USA
substantiated reply
Common in legal, academic, and formal business communication

Related Words

substantiateevidencedocumentationverificationcorroborationproof

Related Idioms & Phrases

back up one's words with facts
put one's money where one's mouth is
come with receipts
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