uncorrupted terms
[ʌnˈkɔːrəptɪd tɜːrmz]
noun phrase
termos não corrompidos
1. Language, words, or expressions that have not been altered, degraded, or made impure; original or authentic terminology
The scholar studied the uncorrupted terms used in ancient manuscripts to understand the original meaning.
O estudioso estudou os termos não corrompidos usados em manuscritos antigos para entender o significado original.
2. In legal or technical contexts, original or authentic contractual, scientific, or formal language that has not been modified or misrepresented
The court insisted on using uncorrupted terms from the original agreement to avoid any misinterpretation.
O tribunal insistiu em usar termos não corrompidos do acordo original para evitar qualquer interpretação errônea.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and scholarly contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It reflects a concern for linguistic precision and authenticity, particularly important in law, philosophy, and historical studies. In Brazil, emphasis on uncorrupted terms appears frequently in legal documents and academic publications dealing with translation studies and historical linguistics.
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