unambiguous passages

[/ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈpæsɪdʒɪz/]
noun phrasepl: unambiguous passages
passagens inequívocas
1. Sections of text, speech, or writing that are clearly understood and leave no room for doubt or multiple interpretations
The legal document contained several unambiguous passages that left no room for dispute.
O documento legal continha várias passagens inequívocas que não deixavam margem para disputa.
2. Portions of a literary work, religious text, or academic writing that have a single clear and definite meaning
The biblical scholar identified the unambiguous passages to support her theological argument.
A estudiosa bíblica identificou as passagens inequívocas para apoiar seu argumento teológico.
3. Clear and explicit statements or sections that do not require further clarification or interpretation
Despite the complexity of the contract, the unambiguous passages made the main obligations clear.
Apesar da complexidade do contrato, as passagens inequívocas tornaram claras as principais obrigações.
In Brazilian academic and legal contexts, the term 'passagens inequívocas' is highly valued in legal interpretation, biblical scholarship, and literary analysis. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for precision and clarity in formal communication. In legal disputes, courts often distinguish between ambiguous and unambiguous passages to determine the original intent of a contract or statute. This concept is equally important in both Brazilian and American legal traditions, where clarity in written documents is essential for reducing litigation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear passagesexplicit passagesdefinitive passageslucid passagesunequivocal passages
Antonyms / Antônimos
ambiguous passagesunclear passagesvague passagesobscure passagesequivocal passages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagens inequívocas
Standard and widely used across all regions of Brazil
São Paulo
passagens claras
Alternative, more colloquial usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trechos sem ambiguidade
Alternative phrasing used in academic and literary criticism
Portugal
passagens inequívocas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical usage

Related Words

clarificationinterpretationprecisionexplicit meaningsemantic clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear
plain as day
cut and dried
black and white
crystal clear as mud (opposite)
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