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suppressing evidence

[səˈpresɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns]
verb phrase
supressão de provas
1. The act of intentionally withholding, concealing, or destroying evidence that is relevant to a legal case or investigation
The prosecutor was accused of suppressing evidence that could have exonerated the defendant.
O promotor foi acusado de suprimir provas que poderiam ter inocentado o réu.
2. A violation of legal procedure where relevant information is deliberately kept from the court or opposing party
Suppressing evidence is considered misconduct and can result in criminal charges.
A supressão de provas é considerada conduta irregular e pode resultar em acusações criminais.
Synonyms
concealing evidencewithholding evidencedestroying evidencetampering with evidenceobstruction of justice
Antonyms
presenting evidencedisclosing evidencerevealing evidencefull disclosure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supressão de provas
most common term in Brazilian legal context
Brazil
ocultação de provas
alternative term emphasizing concealment aspect
Portugal
supressão de prova
Portuguese legal terminology, often uses singular 'prova'
General
destruição de provas
when emphasis is on destruction rather than concealment

Related Idioms & Phrases

cover-up
obstruction of justice
tampering with the record
withholding exculpatory evidence
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