uncovered evidence

[ʌn'kʌvərd 'ɛvɪdəns]
noun phrasepl: uncovered evidence (uncountable) / pieces of uncovered evidence
evidência descoberta
1. Evidence that has been discovered or revealed, especially after being hidden, concealed, or previously unknown
The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud in the company's financial records.
A investigação descobriu evidência de fraude nos registros financeiros da empresa.
2. Facts or information brought to light during an investigation or inquiry
New uncovered evidence led to the reopening of the criminal case.
Nova evidência descoberta levou à reabertura do caso criminal.
3. Proof or documentation that has been exposed or made public
The journalists uncovered evidence that contradicted the official statement.
Os jornalistas descobriram evidência que contradisse a declaração oficial.
In Brazil, the concept of 'evidência descoberta' is particularly relevant in legal proceedings and journalistic investigations. The term carries weight in both criminal justice and business contexts, reflecting Brazil's growing emphasis on transparency and accountability. In the USA, uncovering evidence is a cornerstone of investigative journalism and legal discovery processes, with significant cultural importance in the legal system.
NYC Slang
receipts (informal slang for proof/evidence that exposes wrongdoing)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discovered evidencerevealed evidenceexposed evidencefound evidencenewly discovered proof
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealed evidencehidden evidencesuppressed evidencecovered-up evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
evidência descoberta
Standard term used throughout Brazil in legal and journalistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prova descoberta / evidência revelada
Both terms commonly used in legal proceedings
São Paulo
evidência descoberta / prova revelada
Frequently used in business and corporate investigations
Portugal
prova descoberta / evidência revelada
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'prova' more commonly than 'evidência'

Related Words

investigationdiscoveryproofdocumentationrevelationexposure

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring evidence to light
come to light
surface evidence
expose the truth
smoke out the facts
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