tacit assumption
[/ˈtæsɪt əˈsʌmpʃən/]
noun phrasepl: tacit assumptions
pressuposto tácito
1. An assumption that is implied or understood without being explicitly stated
The contract was based on the tacit assumption that both parties would act in good faith.
O contrato foi baseado no pressuposto tácito de que ambas as partes agiriam de boa fé.
2. Something taken for granted or accepted as true without being openly expressed
There is a tacit assumption in this study that all participants understand basic mathematics.
Há um pressuposto tácito neste estudo de que todos os participantes entendem matemática básica.
3. An unstated belief or expectation underlying an argument, theory, or agreement
The tacit assumption behind the policy was that market forces would regulate prices naturally.
O pressuposto tácito por trás da política era que as forças do mercado regulariam os preços naturalmente.
In both American and Brazilian academic and professional contexts, 'tacit assumption' is commonly used in philosophical, legal, and scientific discussions. The term is particularly important in logic, contract law, and research methodology. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in legal documents and academic papers discussing contract interpretation and research methodology.
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