uncertain case

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn keɪs/]
nounpl: uncertain cases
caso incerto
1. A legal or medical situation where the outcome, diagnosis, or liability is not clearly determined or established
The doctor classified it as an uncertain case pending further test results.
O médico classificou como um caso incerto pendente de mais testes.
2. A matter or situation in which the facts are disputed, ambiguous, or require additional investigation
The insurance company delayed payment due to the uncertain case status.
A companhia de seguros atrasou o pagamento devido ao status incerto do caso.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems to indicate cases that require further investigation or clarification before a final decision can be made. It reflects the formal procedural nature of civil law countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ambiguous caseundetermined casequestionable casedoubtful casedisputed case
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear casecertain casesettled caseresolved case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso incerto
Standard usage in legal and medical contexts
São Paulo
caso duvidoso
Alternative form used in legal circles
Rio de Janeiro
caso em aberto
Commonly used to indicate unresolved matters
Portugal
caso incerto
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in legal/medical fields

Related Words

case lawlitigationdiagnosispending decisiondisputed facts

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something in uncertain case
pending uncertain case
resolve an uncertain case
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