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valid evidence

[ˈvælɪd ˈɛvɪdəns]
noun phrase
prova válida
1. Evidence that is legally acceptable, credible, and sufficient to support a claim or conclusion in court or formal proceedings
The fingerprints found at the crime scene were considered valid evidence in the trial.
As impressões digitais encontradas na cena do crime foram consideradas prova válida no julgamento.
2. Information or facts that meet the required standards of authenticity and relevance to support an argument
The research study provided valid evidence for the effectiveness of the new treatment.
O estudo de pesquisa forneceu prova válida para a eficácia do novo tratamento.
Synonyms
admissible evidencecredible evidencereliable evidencesubstantive evidenceprova admissívelprova credível
Antonyms
invalid evidenceinadmissible evidencehearsay evidenceprova inválidaprova inadmissível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova válida
Most common usage in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
prova válida / evidência válida
Both terms used interchangeably in formal legal settings
Portugal
prova válida
Standard term in Portuguese legal system

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand up in court
hold up as evidence
weight of evidence
beyond a shadow of a doubt
ter peso jurídico
sustentar uma acusação
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