tenable position
[/ˈtenəbəl pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: tenable positions / posições sustentáveis
posição sustentável
1. A position, argument, or stance that is reasonable, defensible, and able to be maintained or justified
The scientist argued that her tenable position was based on solid empirical evidence.
A cientista argumentou que sua posição sustentável era baseada em evidências empíricas sólidas.
2. A viewpoint or opinion that can be logically supported and is not easily refuted
Although controversial, the economist's tenable position gained acceptance among peers.
Embora controversa, a posição sustentável do economista ganhou aceitação entre os colegas.
3. A strategic or tactical location or arrangement that can be effectively defended
The military commander established a tenable position on the high ground.
O comandante militar estabeleceu uma posição sustentável no terreno elevado.
In both American academic and Brazilian professional contexts, 'tenable position' is a formal expression used in debates, legal arguments, and intellectual discussions. It reflects the value placed on rational argumentation and evidence-based reasoning in these cultures. The term is particularly common in academic papers, courtroom arguments, and policy discussions.
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